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

Alicemare

Alicemare

Quality
71Popularity
25Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈27d
$2.99
Buy Now
VS
Mercury Abbey

Mercury Abbey

IndieAdventureRPG
Quality
73Popularity
23Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈10h
-47% $9.52
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Alicemare
7 of 14 metrics
Mercury Abbey
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.99 Wins
$9.52 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.19 Wins
$9.36 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-47% Wins
Sales Frequency
8 price changes -
63 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.7% positive -
92.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
751 -
Positive Steam Reviews
987 Wins
694 -
Negative Steam Reviews
126 -
57 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
1.1K Wins
742 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
13 -
45 Wins
Supported Languages
3 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2016 -
Nov 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAlicemare

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

MaybeMercury Abbey

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:
Alicemare
Mercury Abbey

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

Alicemare

Alicemare

1 Store
Steam
Steam$2.99Buy Now
Mercury Abbey

Mercury Abbey

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -47% $9.52Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +89% $17.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +89% $17.99View
Steam
Steam +89% $17.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Alicemare

Quality

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

89% positive (1,113 reviews) — very positive reception
1,113 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$2.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Mercury Abbey

Quality

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

92% positive (751 reviews) — very positive reception
751 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$9.52 — very accessible price
47% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($8.87)

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAlicemareMercury Abbey
Release Date
November 21, 2016
November 21, 2024
Developers
△○□× (Miwashiba)
YiTi Games
Publishers
PLAYISM
Gamirror Games, YiTi Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
13
45

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Alicemare

No PC requirements data available

Mercury Abbey

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS:
  • Processor:
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics:
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card:

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Alicemare or Mercury Abbey?

Alicemare and Mercury Abbey are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Alicemare worth buying over Mercury Abbey?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Mercury Abbey currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC

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