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AudioshieldVSBeat Saber

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

Audioshield

Audioshield

Quality
66Popularity
55Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Beat Saber

Beat Saber

Quality
96Popularity
39Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-2% $29.49
Buy Now

Winner

Beat Saber wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

2
Audioshield
2 of 14 metrics
Beat Saber
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 Wins
$29.49 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-2% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
19 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
93/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
80.7% positive -
95.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.6K -
69.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K -
66.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
505 Wins
3.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
280 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.6K -
69.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
26 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2016 -
May 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAudioshield

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

Worth ItBeat Saber

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:
Audioshield
Beat Saber

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

Audioshield

Audioshield

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Beat Saber

Beat Saber

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -2% $29.49Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Audioshield

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (2,623 reviews) — mostly positive
2,623 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Beat Saber

Quality

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

96% positive (69,497 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 93/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
69,497 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$29.49 — mid-range price
2% off — minor discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-23% minor player decrease
305 concurrent players — smaller but active
69,497 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAudioshieldBeat Saber
Release Date
April 5, 2016
May 21, 2019
Developers
Dylan Fitterer
Beat Games
Publishers
Dylan Fitterer
Beat Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
26

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Audioshield

No PC requirements data available

Beat Saber

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 Skylake or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Audioshield or Beat Saber?

Beat Saber won the comparison against Audioshield 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 Audioshield worth buying over Beat Saber?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 8, 2026, 07:16 AM UTC

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