Back to browse

Death's Gambit: AfterlifeVSSalt and Sanctuary

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

Death's Gambit: Afterlife

Death's Gambit: Afterlife

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
80Popularity
29Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4d
-83% $3.42
Buy Now
VS
Salt and Sanctuary

Salt and Sanctuary

Quality
87Popularity
35Value
52
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈15d
-12% $15.77
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Death's Gambit: Afterlife
7 of 14 metrics
Salt and Sanctuary
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.42 Wins
$15.77 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 Wins
$4.49 -
Best Current Discount
-83% Wins
-12% -
Sales Frequency
40 price changes Wins
25 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
81.3% positive -
89.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.2K -
19.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.4K -
17.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
790 Wins
2.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13 -
54 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.2K -
19.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
43 Wins
37 -
Supported Languages
12 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2018 Wins
May 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDeath's Gambit: Afterlife

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

MaybeSalt and Sanctuary

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:
Death's Gambit: Afterlife
Salt and Sanctuary

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

Death's Gambit: Afterlife

Death's Gambit: Afterlife

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -83% $3.42Buy Now
Steam
Steam +485% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +485% $19.99View
Salt and Sanctuary

Salt and Sanctuary

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -12% $15.77Buy Now
Steam
Steam +14% $17.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Death's Gambit: Afterlife

Quality

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

81% positive (4,214 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,214 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.42 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-33% player decline
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Salt and Sanctuary

Quality

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

89% positive (19,825 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
19,825 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$15.77 — reasonable price
12% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

-39% player decline
52 concurrent players — niche audience
19,825 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDeath's Gambit: AfterlifeSalt and Sanctuary
Release Date
August 13, 2018
May 17, 2016
Developers
White Rabbit
Ska Studios
Publishers
Serenity Forge
Ska Studios
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
43
37

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Death's Gambit: Afterlife

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (32bit) or Higher
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or higher
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GT520 / AMD Radeon HD 6670 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Sound card

Salt and Sanctuary

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
  • Additional Notes: Xbox360 Gamepad recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Death's Gambit: Afterlife or Salt and Sanctuary?

Death's Gambit: Afterlife and Salt and Sanctuary are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Death's Gambit: Afterlife worth buying over Salt and Sanctuary?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Death's Gambit: Afterlife currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:05 AM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio

Know exactly when a PC game is worth buying

Disclaimer

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.

Prices change fast. Always double-check the final price on the store before buying.

© 2026 GameValio. All rights reserved.