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Ascension: Deckbuilding GameVSPotion Explosion

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

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

Quality
71Popularity
26Value
53
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-0% $9.97
Buy Now
VS
Potion Explosion

Potion Explosion

Quality
67Popularity
17Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-88% $0.86
Buy Now

Winner

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 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.

8
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game
8 of 14 metrics
Potion Explosion
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.97 -
$0.86 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$0.86 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
36 price changes Wins
25 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.3% positive Wins
87.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
118 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
103 -
Negative Steam Reviews
166 -
15 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
52 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
1.4K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
86 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2014 -
May 2018 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.

MaybePotion Explosion

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:
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game
Potion Explosion

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$9.97Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $9.99View
Potion Explosion

Potion Explosion

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $0.86Buy Now
Steam
Steam +143% $2.09View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (1,417 reviews) — very positive reception
1,417 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$9.97 — very accessible price
0% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

58 concurrent players — niche audience

Potion Explosion

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

87% positive (118 reviews) — very positive reception
118 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.86 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.75)

Popularity

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

3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAscension: Deckbuilding GamePotion Explosion
Release Date
December 16, 2014
May 16, 2018
Developers
Playdek, Inc.
Studio Clangore
Publishers
Playdek, Inc.
Horrible Guild
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
86

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ascension: Deckbuilding Game or Potion Explosion?

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game won the comparison against Potion Explosion 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 Potion Explosion?

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. Potion Explosion currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:42 AM UTC

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