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Ascension: Deckbuilding GameVSHeart of Crown PC

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

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

Quality
71Popularity
26Value
53
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−0% $9.98
Buy Now
VS
Heart of Crown PC

Heart of Crown PC

StrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
64Popularity
44Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$24.99
Buy Now

Winner

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game wins 9 of 12 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.

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9
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game
9 of 12 metrics
Heart of Crown PC
3 of 12 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.98 Wins
$24.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
N/A -
Sales Frequency
30 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.2% positive Wins
80.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
528 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
424 -
Negative Steam Reviews
170 -
104 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
55 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
1.4K Wins
526 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
86 Wins
43 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
4 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2014 -
Dec 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAscension: Deckbuilding Game

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

Wait for SaleHeart of Crown PC

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:
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game
Heart of Crown PC

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

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin$9.98Buy Now
Steam
Steam$9.99View
Heart of Crown PC

Heart of Crown PC

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (1,435 reviews) — very positive reception
1,435 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$9.98 — very accessible price
0% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

-37% player decline
44 concurrent players — niche audience

Heart of Crown PC

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

80% positive (528 reviews) — mostly positive
528 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$24.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAscension: Deckbuilding GameHeart of Crown PC
Release Date
December 16, 2014
December 12, 2017
Developers
Playdek, Inc.
illuCalab, FLIPFLOPs, Japanime Digital
Publishers
Playdek, Inc.
MangaGamer, Culture Select
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
86
43

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

No PC requirements data available

Heart of Crown PC

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Which is better: Ascension: Deckbuilding Game or Heart of Crown PC?

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game won the comparison against Heart of Crown PC 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 Ascension: Deckbuilding Game worth buying over Heart of Crown PC?

Based on the metrics, Ascension: Deckbuilding Game 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. Ascension: Deckbuilding Game currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 03:06 PM UTC

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