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ElderandVSThe Tarnishing of Juxtia

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

Elderand

Elderand

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
62Popularity
22Value
63
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−63% $7.41
Buy Now
VS
The Tarnishing of Juxtia

The Tarnishing of Juxtia

Quality
55Popularity
23Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−79% $5.14
Buy Now

Winner

Elderand wins 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.

7
Elderand
7 of 12 metrics
The Tarnishing of Juxtia
5 of 12 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.41 -
$5.14 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.71 -
$1.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-63% -
-79% Wins
Sales Frequency
98 price changes Wins
64 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
76.3% positive Wins
66.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
540 -
581 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
412 Wins
387 -
Negative Steam Reviews
128 Wins
194 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2
2
Steam Recommendations
524 -
567 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
32 Wins
25 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2023 Wins
Jul 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleElderand

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

Wait for SaleThe Tarnishing of Juxtia

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Elderand
The Tarnishing of Juxtia

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

Elderand

Elderand

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −63% $7.41Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +170% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +170% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +170% $19.99View
The Tarnishing of Juxtia

The Tarnishing of Juxtia

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −79% $5.14Buy Now
Steam
Steam +386% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Elderand

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (540 reviews) — mostly positive
540 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.41 — very accessible price
63% off — solid discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Strong +33% player growth
4 concurrent players — niche audience

The Tarnishing of Juxtia

Quality

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

67% positive (581 reviews) — mixed opinions
581 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$5.14 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-33% player decline
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsElderandThe Tarnishing of Juxtia
Release Date
February 16, 2023
July 26, 2022
Developers
Mantra, Sinergia Games
Actual Nerds
Publishers
Graffiti Games
Neverland Entertainment, Mastiff
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
32
25

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Elderand

No PC requirements data available

The Tarnishing of Juxtia

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT/ AMD Radeon HD 6450
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Elderand or The Tarnishing of Juxtia?

Elderand won the comparison against The Tarnishing of Juxtia 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 Elderand worth buying over The Tarnishing of Juxtia?

Based on the metrics, Elderand 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. The Tarnishing of Juxtia currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC

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