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ChroniconVSIt Lurks Below

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

Chronicon

Chronicon

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
76Popularity
32Value
96
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈2d
-82% $2.58
Buy Now
VS
It Lurks Below

It Lurks Below

ActionIndieRPG
Quality
66Popularity
25Value
37
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈26d
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Chronicon wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 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.

13
Chronicon
13 of 14 metrics
It Lurks Below
1 of 14 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.58 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.22 Wins
$3.99 -
Best Current Discount
-82% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
36 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
94.5% positive Wins
81.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
8.8K Wins
1.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
8.3K Wins
948 -
Negative Steam Reviews
482 -
214 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
47 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
8.7K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
152 Wins
20 -
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2020 Wins
May 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItChronicon

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

Wait for SaleIt Lurks Below

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Chronicon
It Lurks Below

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

Chronicon

Chronicon

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -82% $2.58Buy Now
Steam
Steam +442% $13.99View
It Lurks Below

It Lurks Below

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Chronicon

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

94% positive (8,754 reviews) — very positive reception
8,754 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.58 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-48% player decline
44 concurrent players — niche audience

It Lurks Below

Quality

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

82% positive (1,162 reviews) — mostly positive
1,162 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsChroniconIt Lurks Below
Release Date
August 21, 2020
May 29, 2019
Developers
Subworld
Graybeard Games
Publishers
Subworld
Skystone Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows
Achievements
152
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Chronicon

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

It Lurks Below

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.0Ghz+
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512MB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 256 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Required

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Chronicon or It Lurks Below?

Chronicon won the comparison against It Lurks Below 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 Chronicon worth buying over It Lurks Below?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:29 PM UTC

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