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Deck of AshesVSShroom and Gloom

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
Shroom and Gloom

Shroom and Gloom

IndieEarly AccessAdventureRoguelikeRogueliteRPG +14
Quality
75Popularity
27Value
40
SteamBest price· Steam
$14.99
Buy

Winner

Deck of Ashes wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Deck of Ashes is currently cheaper ($2.06 vs $14.99 for Shroom and Gloom) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.

Buy on Kinguin
7
Deck of Ashes
7 of 14 metrics
Shroom and Gloom
7 of 14 metrics
7

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
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$14.99 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
87 price changes Wins
1 price change -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
66/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
69.9% positive -
93.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
871 -
1.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
609 -
1.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
262 -
118 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
478 Wins
Steam Recommendations
869 -
1.5K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
110 Wins
14 -
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2020 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleDeck of Ashes

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

Wait for SaleShroom and Gloom

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:
Deck of Ashes
Shroom and Gloom

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
Shroom and Gloom

Shroom and Gloom

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy

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)

Shroom and Gloom

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

93% positive (1,762 reviews): very positive reception
1,762 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$14.99: reasonable price

Popularity

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

Players down 44% in recent days
345 concurrent players: smaller but active
Game detailsDeck of AshesShroom and Gloom
Release date
June 9, 2020
September 10, 2026
Developers
AYGames
Team Lazerbeam
Publishers
ESDigital Games
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
110
14

Deck of Ashes

No PC requirements data available

Shroom and Gloom

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-6950X / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 1080 / Radeon RX Vega 56 / Arc A580
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 13 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS
Which is better: Deck of Ashes or Shroom and Gloom?

Deck of Ashes won the comparison against Shroom and Gloom 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 Shroom and Gloom?

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. Shroom and Gloom currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:14 AM UTC

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