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Ancient GuardianVSThe Withering

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

Ancient Guardian

Ancient Guardian

Quality
55Popularity
34Value
63
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−59% $3.30
Buy Now
VS
The Withering

The Withering

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
42Popularity
41Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 39 days
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Ancient Guardian wins 7 of 9 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.

7
Ancient Guardian
7 of 9 metrics
The Withering
2 of 9 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.30 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.87 Wins
$1.99 -
Best Current Discount
-59% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
65 price changes Wins
13 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
71% positive Wins
47.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
131 -
352 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
93 -
168 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
38 Wins
184 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Dec 2019 Wins
Nov 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAncient Guardian

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

Wait for SaleThe Withering

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Ancient Guardian
The Withering

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

Ancient Guardian

Ancient Guardian

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −59% $3.30Buy Now
Steam
Steam +142% $7.99View
The Withering

The Withering

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Ancient Guardian

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

71% positive (131 reviews) — mostly positive
131 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.30 — very accessible price
59% off — solid discount

The Withering

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

48% positive (352 reviews) — mostly negative
352 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAncient GuardianThe Withering
Release Date
December 23, 2019
November 17, 2019
Developers
North Lab
CM Softworks
Publishers
North Lab
CM Softworks
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ancient Guardian or The Withering?

Ancient Guardian won the comparison against The Withering 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 Ancient Guardian worth buying over The Withering?

Based on the metrics, Ancient Guardian 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. Ancient Guardian currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 23, 2026, 09:39 AM UTC

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