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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
Dex

Dex

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
75Popularity
28Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-89% $2.22
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Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Axiom Verge
7 of 14 metrics
Dex
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.07 -
$2.22 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.95 -
$1.69 Wins
Best Current Discount
-80% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
25 price changes -
44 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
62/100 -
Steam Review Score
90.4% positive Wins
86.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.7K Wins
2.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.2K Wins
2.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
553 -
384 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
5.7K Wins
2.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
29 -
32 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2015 Wins
May 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAxiom Verge

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

MaybeDex

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
Dex

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
Dex

Dex

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $2.22Buy Now
Steam
Steam +800% $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

Dex

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

87% positive (2,860 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 62/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,860 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.22 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.69 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAxiom VergeDex
Release Date
May 14, 2015
May 7, 2015
Developers
Thomas Happ Games LLC
Dreadlocks Ltd.
Publishers
Thomas Happ Games LLC
Techland, WhisperGames, Dreadlocks Ltd.
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
29
32

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Axiom Verge

No PC requirements data available

Dex

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Microsoft Windows 8.1 or newer
  • Processor: Intel i5, 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M / AMD™ Radeon™ HD 5770 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse or Windows compatible gamepad

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Axiom Verge or Dex?

Axiom Verge and Dex are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Dex?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC

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