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

Blades of Time

Blades of Time

Quality
71Popularity
24Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
Dusk Diver 酉閃町

Dusk Diver 酉閃町

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
68Popularity
22Value
41
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈12d
$34.99
Buy Now

Winner

Blades of Time wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Blades of Time
8 of 13 metrics
Dusk Diver 酉閃町
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 Wins
$34.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$10.49 Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
63/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
81% positive -
85.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
998 Wins
544 -
Positive Steam Reviews
808 Wins
467 -
Negative Steam Reviews
190 -
77 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
998 Wins
543 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
35 -
38 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2012 -
Oct 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBlades of Time

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

Wait for SaleDusk Diver 酉閃町

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Blades of Time
Dusk Diver 酉閃町

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

Blades of Time

Blades of Time

4 Stores
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +0% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +0% $9.99View
Kinguin
Kinguin +23% $12.31View
Dusk Diver 酉閃町

Dusk Diver 酉閃町

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$34.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +0% $34.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Blades of Time

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

81% positive (997 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 63/100 — mixed reception from critics
997 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +300%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Dusk Diver 酉閃町

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

86% positive (544 reviews) — very positive reception
544 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$34.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBlades of TimeDusk Diver 酉閃町
Release Date
April 20, 2012
October 23, 2019
Developers
Gaijin Entertainment Corporation
WANIN International, JERA
Publishers
Gaijin Entertainment Corporation
WANIN International
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
35
38

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Blades of Time

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Phenom
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon 7750 or nVidia GTX 470
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 3 GB HD space
  • Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card
  • Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection

Dusk Diver 酉閃町

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-7600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050ti
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card:

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Blades of Time or Dusk Diver 酉閃町?

Blades of Time won the comparison against Dusk Diver 酉閃町 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 Blades of Time worth buying over Dusk Diver 酉閃町?

Based on the metrics, Blades of Time 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. Dusk Diver 酉閃町 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:18 PM UTC

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