ABZU vs Conscious Existence - A Journey Within
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ABZU wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Conscious Existence - A Journey Within is $0.76 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | ABZU | Conscious Existence - A Journey Within |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 69 | 53 |
| Quality | 90 | 70 |
| Value | 72 | 39 |
| Popularity | 35 | 45 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.75 | $4.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.1% positive | 88% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 13 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
ABZU
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$5.75−71%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$5.84−71%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$19.99Buy Conscious Existence - A Journey Within
Side by side over time
ABZUConscious Existence - A Journey Within
Details and requirements
| Item | ABZU | Conscious Existence - A Journey Within |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 2, 2016 | June 15, 2019 |
| Developers | Giant Squid | Marc Zimmermann |
| Publishers | 505 Games | EpicScapes |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 64-bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4GHz CPU Quad Core | Intel Core i7-5820K |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Geforce GTX 780 / Radeon R9 290X | NVidia GTX 2080 (AMD not supported) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: ABZU or Conscious Existence - A Journey Within?
ABZU won the comparison against Conscious Existence - A Journey Within based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is ABZU worth buying over Conscious Existence - A Journey Within?
Based on the metrics, ABZU won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. ABZU currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:42 PM UTC