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Battle Chef Brigade DeluxeVSShantae and the Pirate's Curse

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

Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe

Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
89Popularity
26Value
84
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈5d
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
75Popularity
26Value
76
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈15d
-50% $9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

9
Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe
9 of 15 metrics
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.12 Wins
$2.94 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.08 Wins
$1.73 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
-85% -
Sales Frequency
14 price changes -
51 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95.2% positive Wins
94.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.6K -
1.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K -
1.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
76 Wins
99 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 -
10 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.6K -
1.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
25 -
44 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2017 Wins
Apr 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItBattle Chef Brigade Deluxe

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeShantae and the Pirate's Curse

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:
Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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

Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe

Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -50% $9.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +15% $11.47View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (1,598 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,598 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.12 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.08)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-82% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Quality

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

95% positive (1,809 reviews) — very positive reception
1,809 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.94 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +56%
14 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBattle Chef Brigade DeluxeShantae and the Pirate's Curse
Release Date
November 20, 2017
April 23, 2015
Developers
Trinket Studios
WayForward
Publishers
Trinket Studios
WayForward
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
25
44

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe

No PC requirements data available

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows®7 or Windows®8
  • Processor: Intel™ Core 2 Duo / AMD™ Athlon 64 X2 or higher
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce™ 200 series or higher, AMD® Radeon™ HD5000 series or higher (it must be able to manage Pixel Shader 3.0) with at least 512MB of display memory.
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe or Shantae and the Pirate's Curse?

Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe won the comparison against Shantae and the Pirate's Curse 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 Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe worth buying over Shantae and the Pirate's Curse?

Based on the metrics, Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe 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. Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC

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