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Axiom VergeVSDex

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

Axiom Verge

Axiom Verge

Quality
86Popularity
30Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 9 hours
−80% $3.95
Buy Now
VS
Dex

Dex

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
75Popularity
28Value
74
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−87% $2.64
Buy Now

Winner

Axiom Verge wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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8
Axiom Verge
8 of 14 metrics
Dex
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.95 -
$2.64 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.88 -
$1.69 Wins
Best Current Discount
-80% -
-87% Wins
Sales Frequency
97 price changes Wins
85 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
62/100 -
Steam Review Score
90.3% positive Wins
86.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.8K Wins
2.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.3K Wins
2.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
567 -
392 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13 Wins
3 -
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

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

MaybeDex

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

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

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $3.95Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $4.14View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Dex

Dex

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −87% $2.64Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +32% $3.48View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Axiom Verge

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

90% positive (5,820 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
5,820 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$3.95 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.45)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Dex

Quality

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

86% positive (2,901 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 62/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,901 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.64 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Strong +33% player growth
4 concurrent players — niche audience
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, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
29
32

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
Which is better: Axiom Verge or Dex?

Axiom Verge won the comparison against Dex 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 Dex?

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: Sep 5, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC

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