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

Deck of Ashes

Deck of Ashes

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
65Popularity
47Value
83
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−89% $2.14
Buy Now
VS
Menace from the Deep

Menace from the Deep

StrategyIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
68Popularity
27Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−80% $3.43
Buy Now

Winner

Menace from the Deep wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
Deck of Ashes
7 of 15 metrics
Menace from the Deep
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.14 Wins
$3.43 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.13 Wins
$4.30 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-80% -
Sales Frequency
36 price changes -
41 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
66/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
70.1% positive -
84.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
867 -
2.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
608 -
2.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
259 Wins
368 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
53 Wins
Steam Recommendations
863 -
2.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
110 Wins
74 -
Supported Languages
7 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2020 -
Nov 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDeck of Ashes

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleMenace from the Deep

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Deck of Ashes
Menace from the Deep

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
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −89% $2.14Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +5% $2.24View
Steam
Steam +834% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +834% $19.99View
Menace from the Deep

Menace from the Deep

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $3.43Buy Now
Steam
Steam +395% $16.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Deck of Ashes

Quality

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

70% positive (867 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 66/100 — mixed reception from critics
867 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$2.14 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.13)

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Menace from the Deep

Quality

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

84% positive (2,346 reviews) — mostly positive
2,346 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$3.43 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.58 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

+9% player growth
75 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDeck of AshesMenace from the Deep
Release Date
June 9, 2020
November 11, 2024
Developers
AYGames
Flat Lab
Publishers
ESDigital Games
Gamersky Games, Flat Lab
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
110
74

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Deck of Ashes

No PC requirements data available

Menace from the Deep

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8600K 3.60 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Deck of Ashes or Menace from the Deep?

Menace from the Deep won the comparison against Deck of Ashes 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 Menace from the Deep?

Based on the metrics, Menace from the Deep 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. Deck of Ashes currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC

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