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CatmazeVSGlimmer in Mirror

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Catmaze

Catmaze

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
67Popularity
22Value
96
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
in 1 day
−82% $1.75
Buy Now
VS
Glimmer in Mirror

Glimmer in Mirror

ActionCasualIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
62Popularity
46Value
48
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 16 days
$16.99
Buy Now

Winner

Catmaze wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Catmaze
8 of 14 metrics
Glimmer in Mirror
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.75 Wins
$16.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.15 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-82% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
19 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
83.3% positive Wins
75.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
562 -
757 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
468 -
574 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
94 Wins
183 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
554 -
751 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 -
24 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2018 -
Jan 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCatmaze

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

Wait for SaleGlimmer in Mirror

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Catmaze
Glimmer in Mirror

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

Catmaze

Catmaze

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −82% $1.75Buy Now
Steam
Steam +471% $9.99View
Glimmer in Mirror

Glimmer in Mirror

1 Store
Steam
Steam$16.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Catmaze

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (562 reviews) — mostly positive
562 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.75 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Glimmer in Mirror

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (757 reviews) — mostly positive
757 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$16.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $11.55 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCatmazeGlimmer in Mirror
Release Date
May 24, 2018
January 9, 2023
Developers
Redblack Spade
MapleDorm Games
Publishers
Redblack Spade
方块游戏(CubeGame), MapleDorm Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
21
24

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Catmaze

No PC requirements data available

Glimmer in Mirror

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 560

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Catmaze or Glimmer in Mirror?

Catmaze won the comparison against Glimmer in Mirror 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 Catmaze worth buying over Glimmer in Mirror?

Based on the metrics, Catmaze 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. Catmaze currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 04:20 AM UTC

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