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Chains of FreedomVSSelene's Unbearable Night

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

Chains of Freedom

Chains of Freedom

ActionStrategyAdventure
Quality
64Popularity
22Value
47
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 30 days
$24.99
Buy Now
VS
Selene's Unbearable Night

Selene's Unbearable Night

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
57Popularity
35Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 12 days
$11.99
Buy Now

Winner

Chains of Freedom wins 5 of 9 head-to-head metrics.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

5
Chains of Freedom
5 of 9 metrics
Selene's Unbearable Night
4 of 9 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$11.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$3.59 Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
12 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
80% positive Wins
74% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
496 Wins
146 -
Positive Steam Reviews
397 Wins
108 -
Negative Steam Reviews
99 -
38 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Apr 2025 Wins
Aug 2024 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleChains of Freedom

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Wait for SaleSelene's Unbearable Night

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Chains of Freedom
Selene's Unbearable Night

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

Chains of Freedom

Chains of Freedom

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
Selene's Unbearable Night

Selene's Unbearable Night

1 Store
Steam
Steam$11.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Chains of Freedom

Quality

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

80% positive (496 reviews) — mostly positive
496 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.

+20% player growth
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Selene's Unbearable Night

Quality

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

74% positive (146 reviews) — mostly positive
146 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$11.99 — reasonable price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsChains of FreedomSelene's Unbearable Night
Release Date
April 15, 2025
August 23, 2024
Developers
Nordcurrent
Farelas
Publishers
Nordcurrent Labs
Farelas
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Chains of Freedom or Selene's Unbearable Night?

Chains of Freedom won the comparison against Selene's Unbearable Night 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 Chains of Freedom worth buying over Selene's Unbearable Night?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC

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