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Astor: Blade of the MonolithVSEchoes of Yi : Samsara

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

Astor: Blade of the Monolith

Astor: Blade of the Monolith

ActionCasualIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayer3DExploration +13
Quality
57Popularity
18Value
38
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 4 hours
−85% $3.76
Buy
VS
Echoes of Yi : Samsara

Echoes of Yi : Samsara

ActionIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayer3DExploration +14
Quality
56Popularity
22Value
47
SteamBest price· Steam
$19.99
Buy

Winner

Astor: Blade of the Monolith wins 6 of 9 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
6
Astor: Blade of the Monolith
6 of 9 metrics
Echoes of Yi : Samsara
3 of 9 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.76 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.75 Wins
$11.99 -
Best Current Discount
-85% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
103 price changes Wins
13 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
72.2% positive Wins
67.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
151 -
446 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
109 -
301 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
42 Wins
145 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1
1
Features
Features & content
Release Date
May 2024 -
Apr 2025 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleAstor: Blade of the Monolith

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

Wait for SaleEchoes of Yi : Samsara

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Astor: Blade of the Monolith
Echoes of Yi : Samsara

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

Astor: Blade of the Monolith

Astor: Blade of the Monolith

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −85% $3.76Buy
GamersGate
GamersGate +33% $5.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +232% $12.50View
Steam
Steam$24.99View
Echoes of Yi : Samsara

Echoes of Yi : Samsara

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy

Astor: Blade of the Monolith

Quality

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

72% positive (151 reviews): mostly positive
151 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now: better ways to spend your money.

$3.76: very accessible price
85% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($3.75)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 100% in recent days

Echoes of Yi : Samsara

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

67% positive (446 reviews): mixed opinions
446 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99: reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players down 100% in recent days
Game detailsAstor: Blade of the MonolithEchoes of Yi : Samsara
Release date
May 30, 2024
April 17, 2025
Developers
C2 Game Studio
Runmeng
Publishers
tinyBuild, Versus Evil
Runmeng
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Which is better: Astor: Blade of the Monolith or Echoes of Yi : Samsara?

Astor: Blade of the Monolith won the comparison against Echoes of Yi : Samsara 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 Astor: Blade of the Monolith worth buying over Echoes of Yi : Samsara?

Based on the metrics, Astor: Blade of the Monolith 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. Echoes of Yi : Samsara currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:01 AM UTC

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