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Astalon: Tears of the EarthVSOwlboy

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

Astalon: Tears of the Earth

Astalon: Tears of the Earth

Quality
89Popularity
24Value
32
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−97% $0.58
Buy Now
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Owlboy

Owlboy

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
86Popularity
29Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−84% $3.14
Buy Now

Winner

Astalon: Tears of the Earth wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

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Astalon: Tears of the Earth
8 of 15 metrics
Owlboy
7 of 15 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.58 Wins
$3.14 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.67 Wins
$3.14 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
-84% -
Sales Frequency
53 price changes -
126 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 -
88/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
92.8% positive Wins
86% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
987 -
3.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
916 -
3.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
71 Wins
516 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
962 -
3.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 Wins
12 -
Supported Languages
10 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2021 Wins
Nov 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAstalon: Tears of the Earth

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeOwlboy

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Owlboy

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

Astalon: Tears of the Earth

Astalon: Tears of the Earth

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −97% $0.58Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +41% $0.82View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Owlboy

Owlboy

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −84% $3.14Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +6% $3.32View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Astalon: Tears of the Earth

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

93% positive (987 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
987 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.58 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.48 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-42% player decline
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Owlboy

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

86% positive (3,675 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,675 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.14 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.82)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +67%
5 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAstalon: Tears of the EarthOwlboy
Release Date
June 3, 2021
November 1, 2016
Developers
LABS Works
D-Pad Studio
Publishers
DANGEN Entertainment
D-Pad Studio
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
30
12

Astalon: Tears of the Earth

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 (2 * 3100) or higher
  • Memory: 2 MB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 550 Ti (1024 MB) or higher
  • Storage: 600 MB available space

Owlboy

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Astalon: Tears of the Earth or Owlboy?

Astalon: Tears of the Earth won the comparison against Owlboy 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 Astalon: Tears of the Earth worth buying over Owlboy?

Based on the metrics, Astalon: Tears of the Earth 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. Owlboy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 12:24 PM UTC

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