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AUDICA: Rhythm ShooterVSThumper

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

AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter

AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter

Quality
80Popularity
44Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
Thumper

Thumper

Quality
90Popularity
29Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-89% $2.12
Buy Now

Winner

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

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

3
AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter
3 of 15 metrics
Thumper
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$2.12 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.08 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
17 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 -
86/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
84.9% positive -
91.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
562 -
4.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
477 -
3.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
85 Wins
332 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
4 Wins
Steam Recommendations
563 -
4.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 Wins
19 -
Supported Languages
8 languages -
18 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2019 Wins
Oct 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAUDICA: Rhythm Shooter

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

Worth ItThumper

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter
Thumper

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

AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter

AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
Thumper

Thumper

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $2.12Buy Now
Steam
Steam +843% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter

Quality

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

85% positive (562 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
562 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Thumper

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

92% positive (4,025 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,025 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.12 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.08)

Popularity

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

-20% minor player decrease
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAUDICA: Rhythm ShooterThumper
Release Date
November 5, 2019
October 10, 2016
Developers
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Drool
Publishers
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc
Drool
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
30
19

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 or newer
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 or greater

Thumper

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel i5-6400 (required for VR)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 (required for VR)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1400 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • Additional Notes: 8 GB RAM and DirectX 11 required for VR mode.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter or Thumper?

Thumper won the comparison against AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter 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 AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter worth buying over Thumper?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:21 PM UTC

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