Astor: Blade of the Monolith vs Heaven Dust 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Heaven Dust 2 wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Astor: Blade of the Monolith is $0.01 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Astor: Blade of the Monolith | Heaven Dust 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 56 |
| Quality | 57 | 72 |
| Value | 82 | 63 |
| Popularity | 35 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.76 | $3.77 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.2% positive | 90.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Astor: Blade of the Monolith | Heaven Dust 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 30, 2024 | January 5, 2022 |
| Developers | C2 Game Studio | One Gruel Studio |
| Publishers | tinyBuild, Versus Evil | indienova |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7, 8, 10, 32/64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-4670K (4 * 3400) or equivalent / AMD FX-6350 (6 * 3900) or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7970 (3072 MB) |
| Sound Card (minimum) | — | Direct X 9.0c sound device |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Astor: Blade of the Monolith or Heaven Dust 2?
Heaven Dust 2 won the comparison against Astor: Blade of the Monolith 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 Heaven Dust 2?
Based on the metrics, Heaven Dust 2 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. Astor: Blade of the Monolith currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:51 PM UTC