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AshenVSNo Rest for the Wicked

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

Ashen

Ashen

Quality
71Popularity
28Value
37
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈19h
-86% $5.51
Buy Now
VS
No Rest for the Wicked

No Rest for the Wicked

ActionEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
67Popularity
39Value
83
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈26d
-30% $27.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Ashen
7 of 14 metrics
No Rest for the Wicked
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.51 Wins
$27.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.39 Wins
$27.99 -
Best Current Discount
-86% Wins
-30% -
Sales Frequency
32 price changes Wins
24 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
67.3% positive -
81% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.2K -
62.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.2K -
50.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
11.8K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
8 -
1.2K Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.2K -
62.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
34 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
12 languages
12 languages
Release Date
Dec 2019 -
Apr 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAshen

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

MaybeNo Rest for the Wicked

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:
Ashen
No Rest for the Wicked

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

Ashen

Ashen

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -86% $5.51Buy Now
Steam
Steam +45% $7.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +626% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +626% $39.99View
No Rest for the Wicked

No Rest for the Wicked

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -30% $27.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +154% $71.23View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Ashen

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

67% positive (3,239 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,239 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$5.51 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($5.33)

Popularity

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

-9% minor player decrease
10 concurrent players — niche audience

No Rest for the Wicked

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (62,072 reviews) — mostly positive
62,072 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$27.99 — mid-range price
30% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-21% minor player decrease
1,252 concurrent players — solid base
62,072 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAshenNo Rest for the Wicked
Release Date
December 9, 2019
April 18, 2024
Developers
A44
Moon Studios GmbH
Publishers
Annapurna Interactive
Moon Studios GmbH
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
34

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Ashen

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 Bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX 6 Core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X (4GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

No Rest for the Wicked

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-11700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
  • Storage: 46 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Required. Intel Iris Xe Integrated Graphics is not supported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ashen or No Rest for the Wicked?

Ashen and No Rest for the Wicked are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 No Rest for the Wicked?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. No Rest for the Wicked currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC

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