Astor: Blade of the Monolith vs Start an egg
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Astor: Blade of the Monolith wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Astor: Blade of the Monolith is $12.23 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 | Start an egg |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 60 | 47 |
| Quality | 57 | 62 |
| Value | 82 | 50 |
| Popularity | 35 | 21 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.76 | $15.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.2% positive | 77.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 9 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Astor: Blade of the Monolith | Start an egg |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 30, 2024 | July 20, 2023 |
| Developers | C2 Game Studio | Ting Game |
| Publishers | tinyBuild, Versus Evil | Ting Game |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7/8/10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i7 Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Astor: Blade of the Monolith or Start an egg?
Astor: Blade of the Monolith won the comparison against Start an egg 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 Start an egg?
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. 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, 04:57 PM UTC