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Chicory: A Colorful TaleVSWandersong

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

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Quality
95Popularity
29Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-84% $3.27
Buy Now
VS
Wandersong

Wandersong

Quality
91Popularity
27Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2h
-96% $0.75
Buy Now

Winner

Chicory: A Colorful Tale wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
10 of 15 metrics
Wandersong
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.27 -
$0.75 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.02 -
$0.54 Wins
Best Current Discount
-84% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
92 price changes Wins
63 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
90/100 Wins
82/100 -
Steam Review Score
97.4% positive Wins
96.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.4K Wins
2.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.3K Wins
2.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
89 -
77 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
11 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
3.3K Wins
2.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
33 -
75 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2021 Wins
Sep 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItChicory: A Colorful Tale

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

MaybeWandersong

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:
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Wandersong

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

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -84% $3.27Buy Now
Steam
Steam +511% $19.99View
Wandersong

Wandersong

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $0.75Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2565% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

97% positive (3,361 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
3,361 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.27 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.87)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +71%
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Wandersong

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

96% positive (2,166 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,166 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.75 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-17% minor player decrease
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsChicory: A Colorful TaleWandersong
Release Date
June 10, 2021
September 27, 2018
Developers
Wishes Ultd., Greg Lobanov, Alexis Dean-Jones, Lena Raine, Madeline Berger, A Shell in the Pit
Wishes Ultd., Greg Lobanov, A Shell in the Pit
Publishers
Finji
Greg Lobanov
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
33
75

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Processor: We strongly recommend you use a computer rather than a toaster

Wandersong

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Chicory: A Colorful Tale or Wandersong?

Chicory: A Colorful Tale won the comparison against Wandersong 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 Chicory: A Colorful Tale worth buying over Wandersong?

Based on the metrics, Chicory: A Colorful Tale 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. Chicory: A Colorful Tale currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:06 AM UTC

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