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Beyond DivinityVSEmber

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

Beyond Divinity

Beyond Divinity

Quality
54Popularity
23Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1h
-25% $4.50
Buy Now
VS
Ember

Ember

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
71Popularity
48Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-75% $2.48
Buy Now

Winner

Ember wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
Beyond Divinity
5 of 15 metrics
Ember
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.50 -
$2.48 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.89 Wins
$2.51 -
Best Current Discount
-25% -
-75% Wins
Sales Frequency
54 price changes Wins
49 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 Wins
70/100 -
Steam Review Score
48.8% positive -
75.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
744 -
902 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
363 -
683 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
381 -
219 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
719 -
901 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
22 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2012 -
Sep 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBeyond Divinity

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

MaybeEmber

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:
Beyond Divinity
Ember

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

Beyond Divinity

Beyond Divinity

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -25% $4.50Buy Now
Steam
Steam +33% $5.99View
Ember

Ember

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -75% $2.48Buy Now
Steam
Steam +303% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +303% $9.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +303% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Beyond Divinity

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

49% positive (744 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
744 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$4.50 — very accessible price
25% off — modest discount

Popularity

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

-33% player decline
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Ember

Quality

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

76% positive (902 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 70/100 — generally favorable from critics
902 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$2.48 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBeyond DivinityEmber
Release Date
October 29, 2012
September 9, 2016
Developers
Larian Studios
N-Fusion Interactive
Publishers
Larian Studios
505 Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
22

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Beyond Divinity

No PC requirements data available

Ember

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Core i5 750 2.67 GHz or equivalent / greater
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4870 or NVIDIA GTX 260 or greater
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Beyond Divinity or Ember?

Ember won the comparison against Beyond Divinity 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 Beyond Divinity worth buying over Ember?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC

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