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Ascension: Deckbuilding GameVSThe Bazaar

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
The Bazaar

The Bazaar

Quality
60Popularity
35Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 43 days
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game wins 6 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game is currently cheaper ($9.98 vs $19.99 for The Bazaar) in USD — the more budget-friendly option right now.

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Ascension: Deckbuilding Game
6 of 12 metrics
The Bazaar
6 of 12 metrics
6

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
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$9.99 -
Sales Frequency
30 price changes Wins
9 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.2% positive Wins
70.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.4K -
14.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
10.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
170 Wins
4.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
55 -
4.7K Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.4K -
14.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
86 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2014 -
Aug 2025 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 SaleThe Bazaar

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Ascension: Deckbuilding Game
The Bazaar

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
The Bazaar

The Bazaar

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy 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

The Bazaar

Quality

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

71% positive (14,682 reviews) — mostly positive
14,682 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

2,957 concurrent players — solid base
14,682 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsAscension: Deckbuilding GameThe Bazaar
Release Date
December 16, 2014
August 13, 2025
Developers
Playdek, Inc.
Tempo
Publishers
Playdek, Inc.
Tempo
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
MacOs, Windows
Achievements
86

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game

No PC requirements data available

The Bazaar

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6950, Intel Arc A310, or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
Which is better: Ascension: Deckbuilding Game or The Bazaar?

Ascension: Deckbuilding Game won the comparison against The Bazaar 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 The Bazaar?

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, 03:46 PM UTC

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