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Axiom VergeVSShio

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

Axiom Verge

Axiom Verge

Quality
86Popularity
31Value
80
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−82% $3.60
Buy
VS
Shio

Shio

Quality
65Popularity
25Value
39
SteamBest price· Steam
$11.99
Buy

Winner

Axiom Verge wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Buy on Kinguin
10
Axiom Verge
10 of 15 metrics
Shio
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.60 Wins
$11.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.45 -
$2.39 Wins
Best Current Discount
-82% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
131 price changes Wins
8 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
90.3% positive Wins
78.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.9K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.3K Wins
1.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
571 -
268 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
17 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
5.7K Wins
1.3K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
29 -
41 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2015 -
May 2017 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItAxiom Verge

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Wait for SaleShio

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Axiom Verge
Shio

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 −82% $3.60Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $3.72View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Shio

Shio

1 Store
Steam
Steam$11.99Buy

Axiom Verge

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

90% positive (5,859 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100: high marks from professional reviewers
5,859 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$3.60: very accessible price
82% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($3.45)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 29% in recent days
15 concurrent players: niche audience

Shio

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (1,272 reviews): mostly positive
1,272 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$11.99: reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsAxiom VergeShio
Release date
May 14, 2015
May 4, 2017
Developers
Thomas Happ Games LLC
Coconut Island Studio
Publishers
Thomas Happ Games LLC
Coconut Island Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
29
41

Axiom Verge

No PC requirements data available

Shio

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8, 8.1, Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel core i5 3570
  • Graphics: Geforce GT 740 or HD6790
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 8 GB available space
Which is better: Axiom Verge or Shio?

Axiom Verge won the comparison against Shio 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 Shio?

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: Oct 13, 2026, 11:40 PM UTC

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