Ashen vs BIOMUTANT
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
BIOMUTANT wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Ashen is $3.52 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ashen | BIOMUTANT |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 47 | 63 |
| Quality | 71 | 65 |
| Value | 34 | 82 |
| Popularity | 29 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.45 | $5.97 |
| Steam Review Score | 67.2% positive | 67.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 40 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ashen | BIOMUTANT |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 9, 2019 | May 25, 2021 |
| Developers | A44 | Experiment 101 |
| Publishers | Annapurna Interactive | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 Bit) | Windows 10 (64bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX 6 Core | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i7-6700K or newer running at 3.2 GHz or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X (4GB VRAM) | 6 GB Direct3D 11 capable video card - GeForce GTX 1660Ti or Radeon RX 590 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ashen or BIOMUTANT?
BIOMUTANT won the comparison against Ashen 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 Ashen worth buying over BIOMUTANT?
Based on the metrics, BIOMUTANT 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. BIOMUTANT currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC