AWAKEN - Astral Blade vs Glimmer in Mirror
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
AWAKEN - Astral Blade wins 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics. AWAKEN - Astral Blade is $8.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | AWAKEN - Astral Blade | Glimmer in Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 56 | 47 |
| Quality | 67 | 62 |
| Value | 68 | 48 |
| Popularity | 25 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.29 | $16.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.3% positive | 75.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 0 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | AWAKEN - Astral Blade | Glimmer in Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 22, 2024 | January 9, 2023 |
| Developers | Dark Pigeon Games | MapleDorm Games |
| Publishers | ESDigital Games | 方块游戏(CubeGame), MapleDorm Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows10 64 bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core @ 2.50Ghz | Intel Core i5 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 4GB of video RAM | GeForce GTX 560 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: AWAKEN - Astral Blade or Glimmer in Mirror?
AWAKEN - Astral Blade won the comparison against Glimmer in Mirror 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 Glimmer in Mirror?
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. AWAKEN - Astral Blade currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:16 PM UTC