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Axiom VergeVSCyber Shadow

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

Axiom Verge

Axiom Verge

Quality
86Popularity
30Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-80% $4.07
Buy Now
VS
Cyber Shadow

Cyber Shadow

Quality
82Popularity
25Value
60
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-21% $15.81
Buy Now

Winner

Axiom Verge wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

9
Axiom Verge
9 of 14 metrics
Cyber Shadow
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.07 Wins
$15.81 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.95 Wins
$12.37 -
Best Current Discount
-80% Wins
-21% -
Sales Frequency
25 price changes Wins
23 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 -
82/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
90.4% positive Wins
84% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.7K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.2K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
553 -
201 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
5.7K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
29 -
40 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2015 -
Jan 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAxiom Verge

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

MaybeCyber Shadow

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:
Axiom Verge
Cyber Shadow

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

Axiom Verge

Axiom Verge

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -80% $4.07Buy Now
Steam
Steam +391% $19.99View
Cyber Shadow

Cyber Shadow

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -21% $15.81Buy Now
Steam
Steam +26% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Axiom Verge

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

90% positive (5,746 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
5,746 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$4.07 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.95)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-12% minor player decrease
22 concurrent players — niche audience

Cyber Shadow

Quality

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

84% positive (1,256 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,256 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$15.81 — reasonable price
21% off — modest discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAxiom VergeCyber Shadow
Release Date
May 14, 2015
January 26, 2021
Developers
Thomas Happ Games LLC
Aarne "MekaSkull" Hunziker
Publishers
Thomas Happ Games LLC
Yacht Club Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
29
40

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Axiom Verge or Cyber Shadow?

Axiom Verge won the comparison against Cyber Shadow 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 Axiom Verge worth buying over Cyber Shadow?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:02 AM UTC

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