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

Descenders

Descenders

Quality
89Popularity
35Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈21d
$24.99
Buy Now
VS
Trials® Rising

Trials® Rising

Quality
54Popularity
28Value
46
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Ends in≈7d
-0% $19.95
Buy Now

Winner

Descenders wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Descenders
10 of 14 metrics
Trials® Rising
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$19.95 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.24 -
$3.59 Wins
Sales Frequency
10 price changes -
21 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95.2% positive Wins
62.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
18.9K Wins
2.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
18.0K Wins
1.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
900 Wins
1.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
218 Wins
16 -
Steam Recommendations
18.8K Wins
2.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
42 -
53 Wins
Supported Languages
17 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
May 2019 Wins
Feb 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDescenders

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

Wait for SaleTrials® Rising

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Descenders
Trials® Rising

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

Descenders

Descenders

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
Trials® Rising

Trials® Rising

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.95Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Descenders

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (18,909 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
18,909 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$24.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-21% minor player decrease
158 concurrent players — smaller but active
18,909 total reviews — proven game with large community

Trials® Rising

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

62% positive (2,813 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,813 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$19.95 — reasonable price
0% off — minor discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-31% player decline
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDescendersTrials® Rising
Release Date
May 7, 2019
February 26, 2019
Developers
RageSquid
RedLynx
Publishers
No More Robots
Ubisoft
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
42
53

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Descenders

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: High-range Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 760/equivalent or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 17 GB available space

Trials® Rising

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3470, AMD FX 6100
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon R9 270X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 23 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Descenders or Trials® Rising?

Descenders won the comparison against Trials® Rising 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 Descenders worth buying over Trials® Rising?

Based on the metrics, Descenders 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. Trials® Rising currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 5, 2026, 04:17 PM UTC

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