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

Ambrosia

Ambrosia

IndieRPG
Quality
75Popularity
28Value
47
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈12d
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Scars of Summer

Scars of Summer

Quality
62Popularity
25Value
48
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈22d
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Ambrosia wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 10 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.

8
Ambrosia
8 of 10 metrics
Scars of Summer
2 of 10 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.99 Wins
$12.99 -
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
10 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
94.1% positive Wins
75.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.6K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.5K Wins
966 -
Negative Steam Reviews
155 Wins
319 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
26 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
2.6K Wins
1.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
3 languages
3 languages
Release Date
Jan 2021 -
Apr 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAmbrosia

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

Wait for SaleScars of Summer

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Ambrosia
Scars of Summer

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

Ambrosia

Ambrosia

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Scars of Summer

Scars of Summer

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Ambrosia

Quality

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

94% positive (2,609 reviews) — very positive reception
2,609 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +50%
33 concurrent players — niche audience

Scars of Summer

Quality

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

75% positive (1,285 reviews) — mostly positive
1,285 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAmbrosiaScars of Summer
Release Date
January 29, 2021
April 9, 2021
Developers
Shimobashira Workshop
Shinachiku-castella
Publishers
Kagura Games
Kagura Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Ambrosia

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® 7/8/8.1/10
  • Processor: 2+ GHz Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0 hardware driver support required for WebGL acceleration. (AMD Catalyst 10.9, nVidia 358.50)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1280x768 or better Display. Lag may occur from loading menus or maps. Turn off other programs before running the game.

Scars of Summer

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® 7/8/8.1/10
  • Processor: 2+ GHz Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0 hardware driver support required for WebGL acceleration. (AMD Catalyst 10.9, nVidia 358.50)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1280x768 or better Display. Lag may occur from loading menus or maps. Turn off other programs before running the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ambrosia or Scars of Summer?

Ambrosia won the comparison against Scars of Summer 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 Ambrosia worth buying over Scars of Summer?

Based on the metrics, Ambrosia 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. Scars of Summer currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC

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