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DelverVSPhantom Abyss

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

Delver

Delver

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
71Popularity
27Value
60
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-13% $13.07
Buy Now
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Phantom Abyss

Phantom Abyss

ActionIndieAdventureMassively Multiplayer
Quality
67Popularity
53Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈16h
-55% $8.97
Buy Now

Winner

Delver wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Delver
8 of 13 metrics
Phantom Abyss
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$13.07 -
$8.97 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.31 -
$9.16 Wins
Best Current Discount
-13% -
-55% Wins
Sales Frequency
48 price changes Wins
29 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.3% positive Wins
81.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
2.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
1.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
276 Wins
358 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.4K Wins
2.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
26 Wins
18 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2018 -
Jan 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDelver

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

MaybePhantom Abyss

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:
Delver
Phantom Abyss

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

Delver

Delver

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -13% $13.07Buy Now
Steam
Steam +15% $14.99View
Phantom Abyss

Phantom Abyss

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -55% $8.97Buy Now
Steam
Steam +123% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Delver

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

88% positive (2,356 reviews) — very positive reception
2,356 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$13.07 — reasonable price
13% off — minor discount
Historical low: $9.89 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +50%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Phantom Abyss

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (1,958 reviews) — mostly positive
1,958 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.97 — very accessible price
55% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($8.19)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDelverPhantom Abyss
Release Date
February 1, 2018
January 25, 2024
Developers
Chad Cuddigan, Joshua Skelton
Team WIBY
Publishers
Priority Interrupt
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
26
18

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Delver

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8
  • Processor: Dual core processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 Compatible
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

Phantom Abyss

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ (4 * 2800) or equivalent; AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 * 3500) or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 ( 8192 MB), Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Delver or Phantom Abyss?

Delver won the comparison against Phantom Abyss 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 Delver worth buying over Phantom Abyss?

Based on the metrics, Delver 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. Phantom Abyss currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:43 AM UTC

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