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Card-en-CielVSShambles: Sons of Apocalypse

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

Card-en-Ciel

Card-en-Ciel

Quality
72Popularity
24Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈13d
$24.99
Buy Now
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Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse

Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
62Popularity
20Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-70% $6.01
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Card-en-Ciel
7 of 14 metrics
Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$6.01 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$16.24 -
$7.30 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-70% Wins
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
51 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
91.1% positive Wins
78.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
820 Wins
293 -
Positive Steam Reviews
747 Wins
230 -
Negative Steam Reviews
73 -
63 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
11 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
804 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
52 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2024 -
Jun 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCard-en-Ciel

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

MaybeShambles: Sons of Apocalypse

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:
Card-en-Ciel
Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse

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

Card-en-Ciel

Card-en-Ciel

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse

Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -70% $6.01Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +233% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +233% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Card-en-Ciel

Quality

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

91% positive (820 reviews) — very positive reception
820 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$24.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-59% player drop
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

78% positive (293 reviews) — mostly positive
293 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$6.01 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($5.82)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCard-en-CielShambles: Sons of Apocalypse
Release Date
October 23, 2024
June 26, 2025
Developers
INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
EXLIX
Publishers
INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
GRAVITY
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
52

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Card-en-Ciel

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
  • Additional Notes: An internet connection is required for PvP and daily/weekly dungeons.

Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Card-en-Ciel or Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse?

Card-en-Ciel and Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse 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 Card-en-Ciel worth buying over Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse?

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. Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC

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