Blackthorn Arena vs Songs of Syx
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Songs of Syx wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Blackthorn Arena is $20.53 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Blackthorn Arena | Songs of Syx |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 59 |
| Quality | 59 | 76 |
| Value | 89 | 49 |
| Popularity | 29 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.46 | $24.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.3% positive | 94.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 1.1K |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
Blackthorn ArenaSongs of Syx
Details and requirements
| Item | Blackthorn Arena | Songs of Syx |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 19, 2020 | September 21, 2020 |
| Developers | PersonaeGame Studio | Gamatron AB |
| Publishers | Light Up Games | Gamatron AB |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 (64 bits) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4690 (3.5 GHz)/AMD FX-8300 (3.3 GHz) | 2.0 GHZ 4 cores or greater |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 4 GB, GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 480 | 512MB with opengl 3.3 support |
| Storage (minimum) | 25 GB available space | 300 MB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | N/A | Requires openAL support |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Blackthorn Arena or Songs of Syx?
Songs of Syx won the comparison against Blackthorn Arena 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 Blackthorn Arena worth buying over Songs of Syx?
Based on the metrics, Songs of Syx 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. Blackthorn Arena currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:22 PM UTC