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Catacomb KidsVSRisk of Rain (2013)

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

Catacomb Kids

Catacomb Kids

ActionIndieEarly AccessRPG
Quality
68Popularity
44Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$15.99
Buy Now
VS
Risk of Rain (2013)

Risk of Rain (2013)

Quality
87Popularity
35Value
96
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈8d
-80% $1.99
Buy Now

Winner

Risk of Rain (2013) wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

2
Catacomb Kids
2 of 14 metrics
Risk of Rain (2013)
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$15.99 -
$1.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$1.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-80% Wins
Sales Frequency
17 price changes -
20 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
85.6% positive -
93% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
534 -
20.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
457 -
19.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
77 Wins
1.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
39 Wins
Steam Recommendations
534 -
20.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
15 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Feb 2015 Wins
Nov 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCatacomb Kids

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

Worth ItRisk of Rain (2013)

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:
Catacomb Kids
Risk of Rain (2013)

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

Catacomb Kids

Catacomb Kids

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$15.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +15% $18.41View
Risk of Rain (2013)

Risk of Rain (2013)

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -80% $1.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +19% $2.37View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Catacomb Kids

Quality

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

86% positive (534 reviews) — very positive reception
534 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$18.41 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Risk of Rain (2013)

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

93% positive (20,744 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
20,744 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
24 concurrent players — niche audience
20,744 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCatacomb KidsRisk of Rain (2013)
Release Date
February 20, 2015
November 8, 2013
Developers
FourbitFriday
Hopoo Games
Publishers
FourbitFriday
Gearbox Publishing
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
15

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Catacomb Kids or Risk of Rain (2013)?

Risk of Rain (2013) won the comparison against Catacomb Kids 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 Catacomb Kids worth buying over Risk of Rain (2013)?

Based on the metrics, Risk of Rain (2013) 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. Risk of Rain (2013) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC

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