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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
Synth Riders

Synth Riders

Quality
89Popularity
25Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-67% $8.37
Buy Now

Winner

Synth Riders wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
Audioshield
3 of 14 metrics
Synth Riders
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$8.37 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.54 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-67% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
46 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
80.7% positive -
93% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.6K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
1.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
505 -
92 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
5 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.6K Wins
1.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2016 -
Oct 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.

MaybeSynth Riders

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:
Audioshield
Synth Riders

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
Synth Riders

Synth Riders

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -67% $8.37Buy Now
Steam
Steam +199% $24.99View

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

Synth Riders

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (1,322 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,322 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$8.37 — very accessible price
67% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +133%
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAudioshieldSynth Riders
Release Date
April 5, 2016
October 31, 2019
Developers
Dylan Fitterer
Kluge Interactive
Publishers
Dylan Fitterer
Kluge Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Audioshield

No PC requirements data available

Synth Riders

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: 3000 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Audioshield or Synth Riders?

Synth Riders 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 Synth Riders?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 8, 2026, 07:17 AM UTC

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