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Astral AscentVSThe Rogue Prince of Persia

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

Astral Ascent

Astral Ascent

Quality
92Popularity
30Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-89% $2.80
Buy Now
VS
The Rogue Prince of Persia

The Rogue Prince of Persia

Quality
72Popularity
27Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈2d
$29.99
Buy Now

Winner

Astral Ascent wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

12
Astral Ascent
12 of 15 metrics
The Rogue Prince of Persia
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.80 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.22 Wins
$11.99 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
59 price changes Wins
11 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.6% positive Wins
89.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.3K Wins
2.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.0K Wins
1.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
284 -
233 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
329 Wins
27 -
Steam Recommendations
5.3K Wins
2.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
89 Wins
74 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2023 -
Aug 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAstral Ascent

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

Wait for SaleThe Rogue Prince of Persia

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Astral Ascent
The Rogue Prince of Persia

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

Astral Ascent

Astral Ascent

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $2.80Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +346% $12.50View
Steam
Steam +793% $24.99View
The Rogue Prince of Persia

The Rogue Prince of Persia

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Astral Ascent

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

95% positive (5,270 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
5,270 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.80 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-84% player drop
122 concurrent players — smaller but active

The Rogue Prince of Persia

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

89% positive (2,135 reviews) — very positive reception
2,135 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

+22% player growth
22 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAstral AscentThe Rogue Prince of Persia
Release Date
November 14, 2023
August 20, 2025
Developers
Hibernian Workshop
Evil Empire
Publishers
Hibernian Workshop, MP2 Games
Ubisoft
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
89
74

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Astral Ascent

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7+ 64-bit
  • Processor: i3-6100
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GT 730
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

The Rogue Prince of Persia

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Astral Ascent or The Rogue Prince of Persia?

Astral Ascent won the comparison against The Rogue Prince of Persia 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 Astral Ascent worth buying over The Rogue Prince of Persia?

Based on the metrics, Astral Ascent 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. Astral Ascent currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:33 AM UTC

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