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BrawloutVSRivals of Aether

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

Brawlout

Brawlout

Quality
60Popularity
22Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-93% $1.35
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Rivals of Aether

Rivals of Aether

Quality
77Popularity
37Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-73% $7.96
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Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Brawlout
7 of 14 metrics
Rivals of Aether
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.35 Wins
$7.96 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.34 Wins
$7.67 -
Best Current Discount
-93% Wins
-73% -
Sales Frequency
26 price changes -
71 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
74.3% positive -
96.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
521 -
32.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
387 -
31.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
134 Wins
1.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
394 Wins
Steam Recommendations
522 -
32.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
37 Wins
36 -
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2018 Wins
Mar 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBrawlout

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

Worth ItRivals of Aether

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Brawlout
Rivals of Aether

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

Brawlout

Brawlout

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -93% $1.35Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +122% $3.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1381% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +1381% $19.99View
Rivals of Aether

Rivals of Aether

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -73% $7.96Buy Now
Steam
Steam +88% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Brawlout

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

74% positive (521 reviews) — mostly positive
521 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.35 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.03 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Rivals of Aether

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

96% positive (32,907 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
32,907 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$7.96 — very accessible price
73% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($7.04)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-59% player drop
210 concurrent players — smaller but active
32,907 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBrawloutRivals of Aether
Release Date
August 20, 2018
March 28, 2017
Developers
Angry Mob Games
Aether Studios
Publishers
Angry Mob Games
Aether Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
37
36

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Brawlout

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: 2.5+ GHz Quad core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 or better, ATI 7950 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3200 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Gamepad or Controller Recommended

Rivals of Aether

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Microsoft® Windows® 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 1.4GHz processor or faster
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX Compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Brawlout or Rivals of Aether?

Brawlout and Rivals of Aether are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Brawlout worth buying over Rivals of Aether?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Brawlout currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:45 AM UTC

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