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Blaster Master ZeroVSBloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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

Blaster Master Zero

Blaster Master Zero

Quality
74Popularity
24Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈2d
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

Quality
87Popularity
29Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈12d
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
Blaster Master Zero
3 of 11 metrics
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
8 of 11 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99
$9.99
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99
$4.99
Sales Frequency
10 price changes -
13 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive -
94.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.0K -
3.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
952 -
3.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
70 Wins
224 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
4 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.0K -
3.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
15
15
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2019 Wins
May 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBlaster Master Zero

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

MaybeBloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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:
Blaster Master Zero
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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

Blaster Master Zero

Blaster Master Zero

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Blaster Master Zero

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

93% positive (1,022 reviews) — very positive reception
1,022 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-33% player decline
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (3,772 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,772 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +200%
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBlaster Master ZeroBloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Release Date
June 14, 2019
May 24, 2018
Developers
INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Publishers
INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
15
15

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Blaster Master Zero or Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon?

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon won the comparison against Blaster Master Zero 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 Blaster Master Zero worth buying over Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon?

Based on the metrics, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 5, 2026, 01:43 AM UTC

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