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Aeterna NoctisVSPEPPERED: an existential platformer

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Aeterna Noctis

Aeterna Noctis

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
63Popularity
26Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈19h
-1% $29.76
Buy Now
VS
PEPPERED: an existential platformer

PEPPERED: an existential platformer

Quality
76Popularity
22Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-60% $6.01
Buy Now

Winner

PEPPERED: an existential platformer wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 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.

6
Aeterna Noctis
6 of 13 metrics
PEPPERED: an existential platformer
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.76 -
$6.01 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.10 Wins
$6.98 -
Best Current Discount
-1% -
-60% Wins
Sales Frequency
52 price changes -
53 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
76.8% positive -
96.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.6K Wins
555 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
534 -
Negative Steam Reviews
373 -
21 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
24 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
1.6K Wins
558 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
142 Wins
11 -
Supported Languages
8 languages
8 languages
Release Date
Dec 2021 -
Apr 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAeterna Noctis

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybePEPPERED: an existential platformer

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Aeterna Noctis
PEPPERED: an existential platformer

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

Aeterna Noctis

Aeterna Noctis

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -1% $29.76Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +1% $29.99View
PEPPERED: an existential platformer

PEPPERED: an existential platformer

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -60% $6.01Buy Now
Steam
Steam +149% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Aeterna Noctis

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

77% positive (1,605 reviews) — mostly positive
1,605 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$29.76 — mid-range price
1% off — minor discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-60% player drop
18 concurrent players — niche audience

PEPPERED: an existential platformer

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

96% positive (556 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
556 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$6.01 — very accessible price
60% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($5.85)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAeterna NoctisPEPPERED: an existential platformer
Release Date
December 14, 2021
April 7, 2025
Developers
Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Mostly Games
Publishers
Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Mostly Games, Black Soup
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
142
11

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Aeterna Noctis

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7-7700 | AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 | Radeon RX Vega 56
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

PEPPERED: an existential platformer

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Aeterna Noctis or PEPPERED: an existential platformer?

PEPPERED: an existential platformer won the comparison against Aeterna Noctis 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 Aeterna Noctis worth buying over PEPPERED: an existential platformer?

Based on the metrics, PEPPERED: an existential platformer 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. PEPPERED: an existential platformer currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:28 AM UTC

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