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Dragon CliffVSGhost of Dragon

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

Dragon Cliff

Dragon Cliff

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
72Popularity
31Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈27d
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
Ghost of Dragon

Ghost of Dragon

IndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
38Popularity
23Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Dragon Cliff wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Dragon Cliff
10 of 12 metrics
Ghost of Dragon
2 of 12 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
N/A -
Sales Frequency
14 price changes Wins
1 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.5% positive Wins
40.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.6K Wins
762 -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.7K Wins
306 -
Negative Steam Reviews
872 -
456 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
194 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
7.6K Wins
762 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
70 Wins
51 -
Supported Languages
3 languages
3 languages
Release Date
May 2018 -
Oct 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDragon Cliff

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

Skip ThisGhost of Dragon

This isn't its moment. Right now, there are better options or better times to consider this one.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Dragon Cliff
Ghost of Dragon

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

Dragon Cliff

Dragon Cliff

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
Ghost of Dragon

Ghost of Dragon

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dragon Cliff

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

89% positive (7,608 reviews) — very positive reception
7,608 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +119%
239 concurrent players — smaller but active

Ghost of Dragon

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

40% positive (762 reviews) — mostly negative
762 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDragon CliffGhost of Dragon
Release Date
May 11, 2018
October 26, 2022
Developers
Meta Interaction
Meta Interaction
Publishers
Meta Interaction
Meta Interaction
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
70
51

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dragon Cliff

No PC requirements data available

Ghost of Dragon

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-8300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 3GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dragon Cliff or Ghost of Dragon?

Dragon Cliff won the comparison against Ghost of Dragon 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 Dragon Cliff worth buying over Ghost of Dragon?

Based on the metrics, Dragon Cliff 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. Ghost of Dragon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:47 PM UTC

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