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EarthXVSJumplight Odyssey

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

EarthX

EarthX

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
73Popularity
22Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Jumplight Odyssey

Jumplight Odyssey

StrategyIndieEarly Access
Quality
50Popularity
48Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$29.99
Buy Now

Winner

Jumplight Odyssey wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 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.

5
EarthX
5 of 12 metrics
Jumplight Odyssey
7 of 12 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$14.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
7 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
92.5% positive Wins
58.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
536 -
954 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
496 -
561 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
40 Wins
393 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
535 -
949 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
58 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
2 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2023 -
Aug 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleEarthX

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

Wait for SaleJumplight Odyssey

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:
EarthX
Jumplight Odyssey

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

EarthX

EarthX

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Jumplight Odyssey

Jumplight Odyssey

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

EarthX

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

93% positive (536 reviews) — very positive reception
536 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-57% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Jumplight Odyssey

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

59% positive (954 reviews) — mixed opinions
954 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEarthXJumplight Odyssey
Release Date
July 12, 2023
August 21, 2023
Developers
Denis, Ry
League of Geeks
Publishers
Mesote Games
League of Geeks
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
58

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

EarthX

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 32/64-bit, supporting newest drivers
  • Processor: Intel i5 or AMD FX6300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 750
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: As long as you want to hear the sounds - Yes.
  • Additional Notes: EarthX was made on Windows, it should work on Windows as well.

Jumplight Odyssey

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (minimum)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 10400
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GT 2060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: EarthX or Jumplight Odyssey?

Jumplight Odyssey won the comparison against EarthX 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 EarthX worth buying over Jumplight Odyssey?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:23 AM UTC

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