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Archon SoulVSTop Check: A Chess Card Game

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

Archon Soul

Archon Soul

Quality
68Popularity
18Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−54% $6.42
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VS
Top Check: A Chess Card Game

Top Check: A Chess Card Game

Quality
50Popularity
Value
76
Scores are estimated for unreleased games
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
−20% $9.59
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Winner

Archon Soul wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Archon Soul
12 of 14 metrics
Top Check: A Chess Card Game
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.42 Wins
$9.59 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.30 Wins
$9.59 -
Best Current Discount
-54% Wins
-20% -
Sales Frequency
10 price changes Wins
1 price change -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
87.7% positive Wins
N/A -
Total Steam Reviews
162 Wins
0 -
Positive Steam Reviews
142 Wins
0 -
Negative Steam Reviews
20 -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
20 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
162 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
40 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Jul 2026 -
Aug 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeArchon Soul

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:
Archon Soul
Top Check: A Chess Card Game

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

Archon Soul

Archon Soul

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −54% $6.42Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +118% $13.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +118% $13.99View
Steam
Steam +118% $13.99View
Top Check: A Chess Card Game

Top Check: A Chess Card Game

1 Store
Steam
Steam −20% $9.59Buy Now

Archon Soul

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

88% positive (162 reviews) — very positive reception
162 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$6.42 — very accessible price
54% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($5.65)

Popularity

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

+12% player growth
18 concurrent players — niche audience

Top Check: A Chess Card Game

Quality

Developer Track Record

Mixed track record — check their previous games before pre-ordering.

Studio's released games on Steam averaged 50/100, weighted by review volume

Value

Preorder Price

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.59 — very accessible price
20% off — modest discount
Game DetailsArchon SoulTop Check: A Chess Card Game
Release Date
July 29, 2026
August 1, 2026
Developers
PolyGryph
Gliding Knight Games, LLC
Publishers
Maple Whispering Limited, Goblinz Publishing
Gliding Knight Games, LLC
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
40

Archon Soul

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Top Check: A Chess Card Game

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Archon Soul or Top Check: A Chess Card Game?

Archon Soul won the comparison against Top Check: A Chess Card Game 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 Archon Soul worth buying over Top Check: A Chess Card Game?

Based on the metrics, Archon Soul 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. Top Check: A Chess Card Game currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC

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