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

Core Keeper

Core Keeper

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
91Popularity
38Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−64% $7.21
Buy Now
VS
Lost Skies

Lost Skies

Quality
54Popularity
28Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−96% $0.93
Buy Now

Winner

Core Keeper wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

10
Core Keeper
10 of 15 metrics
Lost Skies
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.21 -
$0.93 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.19 -
$0.36 Wins
Best Current Discount
-64% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
173 price changes Wins
73 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
92.8% positive Wins
63.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
49.3K Wins
2.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
45.8K Wins
1.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.5K -
896 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3.0K Wins
23 -
Steam Recommendations
49.2K Wins
2.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
55 Wins
10 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2024 -
Sep 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItCore Keeper

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Wait for SaleLost Skies

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:
Core Keeper
Lost Skies

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

Core Keeper

Core Keeper

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −64% $7.21Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +1% $7.29View
Steam
Steam +94% $13.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +94% $13.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +177% $19.99View
Lost Skies

Lost Skies

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $0.93Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2587% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Core Keeper

Quality

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

93% positive (49,327 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
49,327 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$7.21 — very accessible price
64% off — solid discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-23% minor player decrease
3,296 concurrent players — solid base
49,327 total reviews — proven game with large community

Lost Skies

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

63% positive (2,454 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,454 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.93 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

42 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCore KeeperLost Skies
Release Date
August 27, 2024
September 17, 2025
Developers
Pugstorm
Bossa Studios
Publishers
Fireshine Games, bilibili
Balor Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows
Achievements
55
10

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Core Keeper

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon R9 280X

Lost Skies

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 (8C/16T, 2.9 GHz base, up to 4.8 GHz boost) AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8C/16T, 3.6 GHz base, up to 4.4 GHz boost)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB VRAM) AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6 GB VRAM) or RX Vega 56 (8 GB HBM2)
  • Storage: 16 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: CPU (Processor) • ~8 cores, ~3.4–3.6 GHz base, 4.0+ GHz boost (Comparable to Xbox Series S) • Intel Example: - Intel Core i7-10700 (8C/16T, 2.9 GHz base, up to 4.8 GHz boost) • AMD Example: - AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8C/16T, 3.6 GHz base, up to 4.4 GHz boost) GPU (Graphics Card) • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB VRAM) • AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6 GB VRAM) or RX Vega 56 (8 GB HBM2) Memory (RAM) • Recommended: 16 GB Storage • 20 GB of available HDD space (SSD strongly recommended) Operating System • Windows 10 (64-bit) or later

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Core Keeper or Lost Skies?

Core Keeper won the comparison against Lost Skies 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 Core Keeper worth buying over Lost Skies?

Based on the metrics, Core Keeper 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. Lost Skies currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC

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