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

Against the Storm

Against the Storm

Quality
94Popularity
37Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−89% $3.17
Buy Now
VS
Kingdom Ascension

Kingdom Ascension

StrategyCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
64Popularity
19Value
84
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 12 days
−36% $7.67
Buy Now

Winner

Against the Storm wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

13
Against the Storm
13 of 15 metrics
Kingdom Ascension
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.17 Wins
$7.67 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.52 Wins
$8.63 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-36% -
Sales Frequency
86 price changes Wins
57 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
91/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.8% positive Wins
82.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
32.7K Wins
196 -
Positive Steam Reviews
31.0K Wins
162 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.7K -
34 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2.4K Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
32.3K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
80 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
18 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2023 -
Jul 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItAgainst the Storm

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

MaybeKingdom Ascension

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Against the Storm
Kingdom Ascension

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

Against the Storm

Against the Storm

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $3.17Buy Now
Steam
Steam +184% $8.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +846% $29.99View
Kingdom Ascension

Kingdom Ascension

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −36% $7.67Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +23% $9.43View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Against the Storm

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (32,672 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 91/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
32,672 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$3.17 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.60 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Strong +27% player growth
2,550 concurrent players — solid base
32,672 total reviews — proven game with large community

Kingdom Ascension

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

83% positive (196 reviews) — mostly positive
196 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$7.67 — very accessible price
36% off — decent discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-60% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAgainst the StormKingdom Ascension
Release Date
December 8, 2023
July 18, 2025
Developers
Eremite Games
RainRingStudio
Publishers
Hooded Horse
RainRingStudio
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
80

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Against the Storm

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2500K (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-8320 (quad-core)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 (4 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 290X (4 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Kingdom Ascension

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Against the Storm or Kingdom Ascension?

Against the Storm won the comparison against Kingdom Ascension 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 Against the Storm worth buying over Kingdom Ascension?

Based on the metrics, Against the Storm 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. Kingdom Ascension currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC

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