Descenders vs Trials® Rising
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Descenders wins 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Descenders is $0.97 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Descenders | Trials® Rising |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 62 |
| Quality | 89 | 54 |
| Value | 76 | 96 |
| Popularity | 35 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.62 | $3.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.3% positive | 62% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 386 | 18 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Descenders | Trials® Rising |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 7, 2019 | February 26, 2019 |
| Developers | RageSquid | RedLynx |
| Publishers | No More Robots | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS |
| Processor (minimum) | High-range Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5 3470, AMD FX 6100 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia Geforce GTX 760/equivalent or higher | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon R9 270X |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 17 GB available space | 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC