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DownwellVSSuper Meat Boy

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

Downwell

Downwell

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
91Popularity
32Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-53% $1.40
Buy Now
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Super Meat Boy

Super Meat Boy

Quality
92Popularity
36Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-79% $3.10
Buy Now

Winner

Super Meat Boy wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

7
Downwell
7 of 15 metrics
Super Meat Boy
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.40 Wins
$3.10 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.74 Wins
$1.19 -
Best Current Discount
-53% -
-79% Wins
Sales Frequency
61 price changes Wins
43 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 -
87/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.5% positive Wins
94.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.8K -
29.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
7.5K -
27.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
271 Wins
1.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 -
210 Wins
Steam Recommendations
7.8K -
28.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
20 -
48 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2015 Wins
Nov 2010 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDownwell

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

Worth ItSuper Meat Boy

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Downwell
Super Meat Boy

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

Downwell

Downwell

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -53% $1.40Buy Now
Steam
Steam +114% $2.99View
Super Meat Boy

Super Meat Boy

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -79% $3.10Buy Now
Steam
Steam +384% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Downwell

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (7,808 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
7,808 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.40 — very accessible price
53% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +38% player growth
11 concurrent players — niche audience

Super Meat Boy

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (29,317 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
29,317 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.10 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-67% player drop
95 concurrent players — niche audience
29,317 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDownwellSuper Meat Boy
Release Date
October 15, 2015
November 30, 2010
Developers
Moppin
Team Meat
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
20
48

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Downwell or Super Meat Boy?

Super Meat Boy won the comparison against Downwell 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 Downwell worth buying over Super Meat Boy?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:49 AM UTC

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