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AstronarchVSJust King

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

Astronarch

Astronarch

StrategyCasualIndieRPG
Quality
72Popularity
24Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-90% $1.55
Buy Now
VS
Just King

Just King

ActionStrategyCasualIndieRPG
Quality
72Popularity
25Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-60% $2.02
Buy Now

Winner

Just King wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 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.

6
Astronarch
6 of 13 metrics
Just King
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.55 Wins
$2.02 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.05 Wins
$2.28 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-60% -
Sales Frequency
30 price changes -
39 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
90.4% positive Wins
90.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
815 -
1.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
737 -
1.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
78 Wins
134 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
817 -
1.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
47 -
97 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2021 -
Dec 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAstronarch

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

MaybeJust King

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:
Astronarch
Just King

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

Astronarch

Astronarch

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $1.55Buy Now
Steam
Steam +867% $14.99View
Just King

Just King

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -60% $2.02Buy Now
Steam
Steam +147% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Astronarch

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

90% positive (815 reviews) — very positive reception
815 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.55 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Strong +25% player growth
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Just King

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

90% positive (1,355 reviews) — very positive reception
1,355 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.02 — very accessible price
60% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($1.97)

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAstronarchJust King
Release Date
January 22, 2021
December 19, 2023
Developers
Dale Turner
VISH
Publishers
Dale Turner
IndieArk, VISH
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
47
97

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Astronarch or Just King?

Just King won the comparison against Astronarch 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 Astronarch worth buying over Just King?

Based on the metrics, Just King 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. Astronarch currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:17 AM UTC

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