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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Ashen

Ashen

Quality
71Popularity
28Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−81% $7.72
Buy Now
VS
Salmon Jump

Salmon Jump

Quality
Popularity
Value
Scores are estimated for unreleased games

Winner

Ashen wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

13
Ashen
13 of 15 metrics
Salmon Jump
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison — winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.72 Wins
N/A -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.39 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
45 price changes Wins
0 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
67.2% positive Wins
N/A -
Total Steam Reviews
3.2K Wins
0 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.2K Wins
0 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
3.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
34 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2019 -
Oct 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAshen

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Ashen
Salmon Jump

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

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Kinguin
Kinguin −81% $7.72Buy Now
Steam
Steam +3% $7.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +4% $8.00View
GamersGate
GamersGate +4% $8.00View
Salmon Jump

Salmon Jump

No deals available

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Ashen

Quality

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

67% positive (3,250 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,250 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$7.72 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount
Historical low: $5.33 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +67%
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Salmon Jump

No data available

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAshenSalmon Jump
Release Date
December 9, 2019
October 1, 2026
Developers
A44
welbeebee
Publishers
Annapurna Interactive
welbeebee
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

Salmon Jump

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ashen or Salmon Jump?

Ashen won the comparison against Salmon Jump 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 Salmon Jump?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 28, 2026, 09:37 AM UTC

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