Demon Tides vs Phantom Abyss
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Phantom Abyss wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Phantom Abyss is $14.61 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Demon Tides | Phantom Abyss |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 58 |
| Quality | 91 | 67 |
| Value | 50 | 73 |
| Popularity | 24 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $22.02 | $7.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.1% positive | 81.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Demon Tides | Phantom Abyss |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 19, 2026 | January 25, 2024 |
| Developers | Fabraz | Team WIBY |
| Publishers | Fabraz | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11/12 | Windows 10 x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | 4 GHz processor | Intel Core i7-7700HQ (4 * 2800) or equivalent; AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 * 3500) or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce RTX 30 or equivalent | GeForce GTX 1060 ( 8192 MB), Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Demon Tides or Phantom Abyss?
Phantom Abyss won the comparison against Demon Tides 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 Demon Tides worth buying over Phantom Abyss?
Based on the metrics, Phantom Abyss 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC