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Alabaster DawnVSYs X: Nordics

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

Alabaster Dawn

Alabaster Dawn

Quality
76Popularity
26Value
51
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$24.99
Buy Now
VS
Ys X: Nordics

Ys X: Nordics

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
63Popularity
24Value
72
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Historical Low!
-25% $44.99
Buy Now

Winner

Alabaster Dawn wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 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.

9
Alabaster Dawn
9 of 13 metrics
Ys X: Nordics
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 Wins
$59.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$21.24 Wins
$44.99 -
Sales Frequency
2 price changes -
5 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
95.2% positive Wins
76.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K Wins
881 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.7K Wins
677 -
Negative Steam Reviews
86 Wins
204 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
191 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
1.8K Wins
881 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
55 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
3 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2026 Wins
Oct 2024 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAlabaster Dawn

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

MaybeYs X: Nordics

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:
Alabaster Dawn
Ys X: Nordics

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

Alabaster Dawn

Alabaster Dawn

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
Ys X: Nordics

Ys X: Nordics

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming -25% $44.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +33% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Alabaster Dawn

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (1,765 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,765 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$24.99 — mid-range price
Near historical low ($21.24)

Popularity

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

-57% player drop
113 concurrent players — smaller but active

Ys X: Nordics

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (881 reviews) — mostly positive
881 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$44.99 — premium price
25% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-70% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAlabaster DawnYs X: Nordics
Release Date
May 7, 2026
October 25, 2024
Developers
Radical Fish Games
Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH
Publishers
Radical Fish Games
NIS America, Inc.
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows
Achievements
55

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Alabaster Dawn

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2 GHz dual core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce RTX or better
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Ys X: Nordics

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Settings: 1440p, 60 FPS, High Graphics Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Alabaster Dawn or Ys X: Nordics?

Alabaster Dawn won the comparison against Ys X: Nordics 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 Alabaster Dawn worth buying over Ys X: Nordics?

Based on the metrics, Alabaster Dawn 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. Ys X: Nordics currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

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

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