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Anna - Extended EditionVSDecay: The Mare

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

Anna - Extended Edition

Anna - Extended Edition

Quality
64Popularity
48Value
45
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-4% $9.63
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Decay: The Mare

Decay: The Mare

Quality
67Popularity
26Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈9d
-91% $0.47
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Winner

Decay: The Mare wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

3
Anna - Extended Edition
3 of 15 metrics
Decay: The Mare
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.63 -
$0.47 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.16 -
$0.54 Wins
Best Current Discount
-4% -
-91% Wins
Sales Frequency
39 price changes Wins
29 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
60/100 -
Steam Review Score
62.9% positive -
76.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
956 -
1.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
601 -
1.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
355 Wins
395 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
20 Wins
Steam Recommendations
959 -
1.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
35 -
42 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2013 -
Feb 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAnna - Extended Edition

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

MaybeDecay: The Mare

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:
Anna - Extended Edition
Decay: The Mare

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

Anna - Extended Edition

Anna - Extended Edition

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -4% $9.63Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +4% $9.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +4% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +4% $9.99View
Decay: The Mare

Decay: The Mare

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $0.47Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +60% $0.75View
Steam
Steam +68% $0.79View
GamersGate
GamersGate +962% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Anna - Extended Edition

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

63% positive (956 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
956 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$9.63 — very accessible price
4% off — minor discount

Decay: The Mare

Quality

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

76% positive (1,650 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 60/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,650 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$0.47 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.45)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

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

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAnna - Extended EditionDecay: The Mare
Release Date
April 12, 2013
February 13, 2015
Developers
Dreampainters
Shining Gate Software
Publishers
Kalypso Media Digital
Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
35
42

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Anna - Extended Edition

Recommended

Recommended
  • OS *:Windows 7
  • Processor:Quad Core
  • Memory:4 GB RAM
  • Graphics:Nvidia series 3/4/5 or ATI HD series
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:850 MB HD space
  • Sound:5.1/7.1 sound card

Decay: The Mare

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP 32 Bit / Vista / 7 / 8
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core 
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce 205, Radeon HD 3400
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with the latest drivers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Anna - Extended Edition or Decay: The Mare?

Decay: The Mare won the comparison against Anna - Extended Edition 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 Anna - Extended Edition worth buying over Decay: The Mare?

Based on the metrics, Decay: The Mare 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. Decay: The Mare currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:38 PM UTC

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