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Deck of AshesVSIndies' Lies

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

Deck of Ashes

Deck of Ashes

StrategyIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayer2DEarly Access +13
Quality
65Popularity
47Value
36
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−90% $2.06
Buy
VS
Indies' Lies

Indies' Lies

Quality
61Popularity
23Value
93
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−83% $2.48
Buy

Winner

Deck of Ashes wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
9
Deck of Ashes
9 of 14 metrics
Indies' Lies
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.06 Wins
$2.48 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$2.48 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-83% -
Sales Frequency
87 price changes Wins
86 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
66/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
69.9% positive -
74.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
871 Wins
662 -
Positive Steam Reviews
609 Wins
493 -
Negative Steam Reviews
262 -
169 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
4 Wins
Steam Recommendations
869 Wins
659 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
110 Wins
24 -
Supported Languages
7 languages
7 languages
Release Date
Jun 2020 -
Jan 2023 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleDeck of Ashes

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

MaybeIndies' Lies

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Deck of Ashes
Indies' Lies

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

Deck of Ashes

Deck of Ashes

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −90% $2.06Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +8% $2.22View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Indies' Lies

Indies' Lies

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −83% $2.48Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +23% $3.04View
Steam
Steam$14.99View

Deck of Ashes

Quality

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

70% positive (871 reviews): mixed opinions
Metacritic 66/100: mixed reception from critics
871 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$2.06: very accessible price
90% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.99)

Indies' Lies

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

74% positive (662 reviews): mostly positive
662 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$2.48: very accessible price
83% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsDeck of AshesIndies' Lies
Release date
June 9, 2020
January 15, 2023
Developers
AYGames
Fun Square Games
Publishers
ESDigital Games
Erabit
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
110
24

Deck of Ashes

No PC requirements data available

Indies' Lies

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Which is better: Deck of Ashes or Indies' Lies?

Deck of Ashes won the comparison against Indies' Lies 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 Deck of Ashes worth buying over Indies' Lies?

Based on the metrics, Deck of Ashes 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. Indies' Lies currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:40 AM UTC

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