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Angry Video Game Nerd AdventuresVSShovel Knight: Treasure Trove

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

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

Quality
84Popularity
55Value
74
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−54% $2.32
Buy Now
VS
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Quality
92Popularity
34Value
70
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−53% $18.78
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures
7 of 14 metrics
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.32 Wins
$18.78 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.31 Wins
$14.91 -
Best Current Discount
-54% Wins
-53% -
Sales Frequency
36 price changes -
92 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
89.7% positive -
95.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.6K -
14.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.3K -
13.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
267 Wins
657 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
77 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.6K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
19 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2013 -
Jun 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItAngry Video Game Nerd Adventures

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

Worth ItShovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

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

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −54% $2.32Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +15% $2.67View
Steam
Steam +115% $4.99View
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −53% $18.78Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +3% $19.31View
Steam
Steam +113% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (2,590 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,590 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.32 — very accessible price
54% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($2.31)

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

95% positive (14,157 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
14,157 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$18.78 — reasonable price
53% off — solid discount
Historical low: $14.91 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-17% minor player decrease
95 concurrent players — niche audience
14,157 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAngry Video Game Nerd AdventuresShovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Release Date
September 20, 2013
June 26, 2014
Developers
FreakZone Games
Yacht Club Games
Publishers
Retroware
Yacht Club Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
19

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or 8
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 10

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures or Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove?

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures and Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove 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 Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures worth buying over Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove?

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. Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 07:50 AM UTC

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