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

Ascension to the Throne

Ascension to the Throne

Quality
73Popularity
22Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-84% $0.49
Buy Now
VS
Crown Trick

Crown Trick

Quality
84Popularity
30Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-96% $0.71
Buy Now

Winner

Crown Trick wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 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.

4
Ascension to the Throne
4 of 14 metrics
Crown Trick
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.49 Wins
$0.71 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.59 Wins
$0.87 -
Best Current Discount
-84% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
49 price changes -
58 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
91.7% positive Wins
85.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
521 -
4.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
478 -
3.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
43 Wins
641 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
8 Wins
Steam Recommendations
514 -
4.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
48 Wins
Supported Languages
3 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2014 -
Oct 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAscension to the Throne

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

MaybeCrown Trick

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 to the Throne
Crown Trick

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 to the Throne

Ascension to the Throne

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -84% $0.49Buy Now
Steam
Steam +510% $2.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +510% $2.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +510% $2.99View
Crown Trick

Crown Trick

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $0.71Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2715% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Ascension to the Throne

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

92% positive (521 reviews) — very positive reception
521 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.49 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.48)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-75% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Crown Trick

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

86% positive (4,494 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,494 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.71 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +71%
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAscension to the ThroneCrown Trick
Release Date
April 23, 2014
October 16, 2020
Developers
DVS
NEXT Studios
Publishers
Fulqrum Publishing
Team17, NEXT Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
48

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Ascension to the Throne

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP/7/8/10
  • Processor: Pentium IV 2.4GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 6600 or higher graphic card with 128 MB RAM
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Crown Trick

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit Version)
  • Processor: Intel Core(TM) i5-7500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 / AMD R7 360
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: No specific requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ascension to the Throne or Crown Trick?

Crown Trick won the comparison against Ascension to the Throne 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 to the Throne worth buying over Crown Trick?

Based on the metrics, Crown Trick 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 to the Throne currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:29 PM UTC

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