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Astor: Blade of the MonolithVSSoulstice

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Astor: Blade of the Monolith

Astor: Blade of the Monolith

ActionCasualIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
56Popularity
18Value
96
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈3d
-80% $4.93
Buy Now
VS
Soulstice

Soulstice

ActionAdventure
Quality
63Popularity
26Value
78
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈16d
-90% $3.99
Buy Now

Winner

Soulstice wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

2
Astor: Blade of the Monolith
2 of 13 metrics
Soulstice
11 of 13 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.93 -
$2.04 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$1.95 Wins
Best Current Discount
-80% -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
66 price changes -
88 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
71.4% positive -
76.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
147 -
1.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
105 -
1.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
42 Wins
420 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
9 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
1.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
40 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2024 Wins
Sep 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAstor: Blade of the Monolith

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

MaybeSoulstice

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Astor: Blade of the Monolith
Soulstice

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 -80% $4.93Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +407% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +407% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +407% $24.99View
Soulstice

Soulstice

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -90% $3.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +902% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Astor: Blade of the Monolith

Quality

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

71% positive (147 reviews) — mostly positive
147 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$4.93 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Soulstice

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (1,781 reviews) — mostly positive
1,781 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.04 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +143%
17 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAstor: Blade of the MonolithSoulstice
Release Date
May 30, 2024
September 19, 2022
Developers
C2 Game Studio
Reply Game Studios
Publishers
tinyBuild, Versus Evil
Maximum Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
40

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Astor: Blade of the Monolith

No PC requirements data available

Soulstice

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64 bit windows 10
  • Processor: Core i7 4770k @3.5GHZ/Ryzen S 2600
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX1080/RX5600XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: GPU Memory: 6GB or Higher

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Astor: Blade of the Monolith or Soulstice?

Soulstice 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 Soulstice?

Based on the metrics, Soulstice 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.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC

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