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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

ACE Academy

ACE Academy

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureRPGSports
Quality
76Popularity
51Value
94
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
−75% $4.99
Buy Now
VS
SWORD x HIME

SWORD x HIME

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
67Popularity
27Value
69
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 13 hours
−43% $5.72
Buy Now

Winner

SWORD x HIME wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

4
ACE Academy
4 of 13 metrics
SWORD x HIME
9 of 13 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$5.72 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$5.70 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-43% Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
7 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
95.2% positive Wins
82% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.4K -
2.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
1.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
67 Wins
359 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
4 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.4K -
2.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2016 -
Sep 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItACE Academy

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeSWORD x HIME

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
ACE Academy
SWORD x HIME

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

ACE Academy

ACE Academy

1 Store
Steam
Steam −75% $4.99Buy Now
SWORD x HIME

SWORD x HIME

2 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −43% $5.72Buy Now
Steam
Steam +75% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

ACE Academy

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (1,405 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,405 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$4.99 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

SWORD x HIME

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (1,996 reviews) — mostly positive
1,996 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.72 — very accessible price
43% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($4.99)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-62% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsACE AcademySWORD x HIME
Release Date
August 22, 2016
September 28, 2020
Developers
PixelFade
Kazuya, tensun3d
Publishers
PixelFade
赤いトンボ
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

ACE Academy

No PC requirements data available

SWORD x HIME

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7,8,10
  • Processor: Intel core i5, AMD Ryzen 5
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: ACE Academy or SWORD x HIME?

SWORD x HIME won the comparison against ACE Academy 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 ACE Academy worth buying over SWORD x HIME?

Based on the metrics, SWORD x HIME 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. ACE Academy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 05:43 AM UTC

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