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Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)VSGroove Coaster

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

Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)

Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)

ActionStrategyIndieEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
76Popularity
27Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-77% $2.72
Buy Now
VS
Groove Coaster

Groove Coaster

Quality
68Popularity
51Value
63
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-45% $11.09
Buy Now

Winner

Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia) wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)
11 of 15 metrics
Groove Coaster
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.72 Wins
$11.09 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$10.96 -
Best Current Discount
-77% Wins
-45% -
Sales Frequency
44 price changes Wins
32 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
78/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
95.8% positive Wins
66% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K Wins
941 -
Negative Steam Reviews
101 Wins
484 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
20 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.4K Wins
1.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
19 -
1176 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
2 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2019 Wins
Jul 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAfterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)

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

MaybeGroove Coaster

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:
Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)
Groove Coaster

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

Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)

Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -77% $2.72Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +341% $11.99View
Steam
Steam +341% $11.99View
Groove Coaster

Groove Coaster

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -45% $11.09Buy Now
Steam
Steam +80% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

96% positive (2,387 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
2,387 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.72 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.95 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-44% player decline
14 concurrent players — niche audience

Groove Coaster

Quality

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

66% positive (1,425 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,425 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$11.09 — reasonable price
45% off — decent discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAfterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)Groove Coaster
Release Date
June 14, 2019
July 16, 2018
Developers
Vitamin Games
TAITO CORP.
Publishers
Kwalee
TAITO CORP., KOMODO
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
19
1,176

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia)

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F @ 2.90GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Groove Coaster

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia) or Groove Coaster?

Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia) won the comparison against Groove Coaster 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 Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia) worth buying over Groove Coaster?

Based on the metrics, Afterbeat (Project Arrhythmia) 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. Groove Coaster currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:05 AM UTC

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