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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Avernum: Escape From the Pit

Avernum: Escape From the Pit

Quality
84Popularity
25Value
38
Green Man GamingBest price· Green Man Gaming · Authorized reseller
$9.99
Buy
VS
Torment: Tides of Numenera

Torment: Tides of Numenera

StrategyIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerIsometricGreat Soundtrack +13
Quality
74Popularity
27Value
83
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
−96% $1.43
Buy

Winner

Torment: Tides of Numenera wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Buy on GAMIVO
3
Avernum: Escape From the Pit
3 of 15 metrics
Torment: Tides of Numenera
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 -
$1.43 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$1.21 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
85 price changes -
185 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
76/100 -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
91.1% positive Wins
72.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K -
2.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
1.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
106 Wins
562 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
11 Wins
7 -
Steam Recommendations
1.2K -
2.0K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
35 -
52 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2012 -
Feb 2017 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleAvernum: Escape From the Pit

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

MaybeTorment: Tides of Numenera

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Avernum: Escape From the Pit
Torment: Tides of Numenera

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

Avernum: Escape From the Pit

Avernum: Escape From the Pit

5 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$9.99Buy
Steam
Steam$9.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +6% $10.63View
GamersGate
GamersGate +50% $14.95View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +91% $19.08View
Torment: Tides of Numenera

Torment: Tides of Numenera

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −96% $1.43Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +1% $1.45View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$34.99View
Steam
Steam$34.99View

Avernum: Escape From the Pit

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

91% positive (1,194 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100: generally favorable from critics
1,194 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$9.99: very accessible price

Popularity

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

Players down 31% in recent days
9 concurrent players: niche audience

Torment: Tides of Numenera

Quality

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

73% positive (2,048 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
2,048 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low: a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.43: very accessible price
96% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.21)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 29% in recent days
5 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsAvernum: Escape From the PitTorment: Tides of Numenera
Release date
April 11, 2012
February 27, 2017
Developers
Spiderweb Software
inXile Entertainment
Publishers
Spiderweb Software
Xbox Game Studios, inXile Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
35
52

Avernum: Escape From the Pit

No PC requirements data available

Torment: Tides of Numenera

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel i5 series or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Which is better: Avernum: Escape From the Pit or Torment: Tides of Numenera?

Torment: Tides of Numenera won the comparison against Avernum: Escape From the Pit 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 Avernum: Escape From the Pit worth buying over Torment: Tides of Numenera?

Based on the metrics, Torment: Tides of Numenera 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. Torment: Tides of Numenera currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 08:57 AM UTC

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