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Astalon: Tears of the EarthVSShantae Advance: Risky Revolution

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
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Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution

ActionAdventure
Quality
67Popularity
20Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$24.99
Buy Now

Winner

Astalon: Tears of the Earth wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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Astalon: Tears of the Earth
11 of 14 metrics
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution
3 of 14 metrics
3

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
$24.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.67 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
53 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
92.8% positive Wins
84.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
987 Wins
268 -
Positive Steam Reviews
916 Wins
227 -
Negative Steam Reviews
71 -
41 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
962 Wins
265 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 -
33 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2021 -
Aug 2025 Wins
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.

Wait for SaleShantae Advance: Risky Revolution

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution

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
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +47% $36.72View

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

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

85% positive (268 reviews) — mostly positive
268 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$24.99 — mid-range price
Historical low: $17.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +300%
8 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAstalon: Tears of the EarthShantae Advance: Risky Revolution
Release Date
June 3, 2021
August 19, 2025
Developers
LABS Works
WayForward, Limited Run Games
Publishers
DANGEN Entertainment
WayForward
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
30
33

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

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64-Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DX 12 compatible
Which is better: Astalon: Tears of the Earth or Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution?

Astalon: Tears of the Earth won the comparison against Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution 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 Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution?

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. Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 12:38 PM UTC

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