AWAKEN - Astral BladeVSDarkMatter: The Strange Messenger
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
AWAKEN - Astral Blade
Better Deal· Eneba
DarkMatter: The Strange Messenger
Better Deal· SteamWinner
AWAKEN - Astral Blade 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.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
AWAKEN - Astral Blade
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
DarkMatter: The Strange Messenger
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
AWAKEN - Astral Blade
Recommended
- OS: Windows10 64 bit
- Processor: Quad Core @ 2.50Ghz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4GB of video RAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
DarkMatter: The Strange Messenger
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: i5+
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: YES
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: AWAKEN - Astral Blade or DarkMatter: The Strange Messenger?
AWAKEN - Astral Blade won the comparison against DarkMatter: The Strange Messenger 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 AWAKEN - Astral Blade worth buying over DarkMatter: The Strange Messenger?
Based on the metrics, AWAKEN - Astral Blade 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. DarkMatter: The Strange Messenger currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC