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DEVIATORVSNocturnal

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

DEVIATOR

DEVIATOR

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureSingleplayerExploration2D +13
Quality
56Popularity
47Value
68
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−49% $3.56
Buy
VS
Nocturnal

Nocturnal

ActionAdventureSingleplayerExploration2D +15
Quality
86Popularity
22Value
94
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
Likely ends in 1 day
−88% $2.00
Buy

Winner

Nocturnal wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Buy on Kinguin
4
DEVIATOR
4 of 15 metrics
Nocturnal
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.59 -
$2.00 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.59 -
$2.00 Wins
Best Current Discount
-49% -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
16 price changes -
17 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
66.9% positive -
91.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
882 Wins
518 -
Positive Steam Reviews
590 Wins
472 -
Negative Steam Reviews
292 -
46 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
30 Wins
Steam Recommendations
880 Wins
505 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
1 -
11 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2024 Wins
Jun 2023 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeDEVIATOR

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Worth ItNocturnal

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
DEVIATOR
Nocturnal

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

DEVIATOR

DEVIATOR

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −49% $3.56Buy
Steam
Steam +96% $6.99View
Nocturnal

Nocturnal

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $2.00Buy
Steam
Steam +27% $2.54View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +28% $2.55View

DEVIATOR

Quality

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

67% positive (882 reviews): mixed opinions
882 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.56: very accessible price
49% off: decent discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 100% in recent days

Nocturnal

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

91% positive (518 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
518 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low: a solid moment to consider buying.

$2.00: very accessible price
88% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 123% in recent days
49 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsDEVIATORNocturnal
Release date
August 1, 2024
June 7, 2023
Developers
Gami Studio
Sunnyside Games
Publishers
Gami Studio
Dear Villagers
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
1
11

DEVIATOR

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: TBA

Nocturnal

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: DEVIATOR or Nocturnal?

Nocturnal won the comparison against DEVIATOR 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 DEVIATOR worth buying over Nocturnal?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC

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