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AnodyneVSNow THAT'S a Big Dragon!

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

Anodyne

Anodyne

ActionCasualIndieAdventureSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackTop-Down +13
Quality
70Popularity
48Value
64
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−80% $3.02
Buy
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Now THAT'S a Big Dragon!

Now THAT'S a Big Dragon!

ActionCasualIndieAdventureSingleplayer2DPixel Graphics +5
Quality
54Popularity
14Value
83
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
Likely ends in 6 days
−30% $4.89
Buy

Winner

Anodyne wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Buy on Kinguin
9
Anodyne
9 of 13 metrics
Now THAT'S a Big Dragon!
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.02 Wins
$4.89 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.00 Wins
$4.89 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
-30% -
Sales Frequency
141 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
86.7% positive Wins
73.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
992 Wins
56 -
Positive Steam Reviews
860 Wins
41 -
Negative Steam Reviews
132 -
15 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
26 Wins
Steam Recommendations
977 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
6 -
23 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2013 -
Aug 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeAnodyne

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeNow THAT'S a Big Dragon!

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Anodyne
Now THAT'S a Big Dragon!

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

Anodyne

Anodyne

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Kinguin
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Now THAT'S a Big Dragon!

Now THAT'S a Big Dragon!

1 Store
Steam
Steam −30% $4.89Buy

Anodyne

Quality

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

87% positive (992 reviews): very positive reception
992 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$3.02: very accessible price
80% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($3.00)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

1 concurrent players: niche audience

Now THAT'S a Big Dragon!

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

73% positive (56 reviews): mostly positive
56 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$4.89: very accessible price
30% off: modest discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players down 10% in recent days
26 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsAnodyneNow THAT'S a Big Dragon!
Release date
March 22, 2013
August 26, 2026
Developers
Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka
Cotovelo Games
Publishers
Analgesic Productions
Cotovelo Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
6
23

Anodyne

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows XP or better
  • Processor:(2.0 GHz, single core) or better
  • Memory:2 GB RAM
  • Graphics:Any
  • Hard Drive:200 MB HD space
  • Sound:Any
  • Additional:This is not a GPU-intensive game.

Now THAT'S a Big Dragon!

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 11
  • Processor: 2.7 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated graphics card or higher
Which is better: Anodyne or Now THAT'S a Big Dragon!?

Anodyne won the comparison against Now THAT'S a Big Dragon! 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 Anodyne worth buying over Now THAT'S a Big Dragon!?

Based on the metrics, Anodyne 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. Now THAT'S a Big Dragon! currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 12:03 PM UTC

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