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

Enshrouded

Enshrouded

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPGBase BuildingSingleplayerMultiplayer +12
Quality
71Popularity
42Value
54
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−1% $39.46
Buy
VS
Monster Alchemy

Monster Alchemy

StrategyCasualIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPGBase BuildingSingleplayerBuilding +12
Quality
68Popularity
16Value
62
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−26% $13.97
Buy

Winner

Enshrouded wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
8
Enshrouded
8 of 14 metrics
Monster Alchemy
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$39.46 -
$13.97 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$22.49 -
$8.66 Wins
Best Current Discount
-1% -
-26% Wins
Sales Frequency
131 price changes Wins
19 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
85.9% positive -
89.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
93.9K Wins
86 -
Positive Steam Reviews
80.7K Wins
77 -
Negative Steam Reviews
13.2K -
9 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5.6K Wins
10 -
Steam Recommendations
94.1K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
52 Wins
44 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2024 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeEnshrouded

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

Wait for SaleMonster Alchemy

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Enshrouded
Monster Alchemy

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

Enshrouded

Enshrouded

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −1% $39.46Buy
Steam
Steam +1% $39.99View
Monster Alchemy

Monster Alchemy

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −26% $13.97Buy
Steam
Steam +36% $18.99View

Enshrouded

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

86% positive (93,932 reviews): very positive reception
93,932 reviews: very large sample

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$39.46: mid-range price
1% off: minor discount

Popularity

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

Players down 10% in recent days
6,589 concurrent players: solid base
141 new reviews: still being discovered
93,932 total reviews: major title

Monster Alchemy

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

90% positive (86 reviews): very positive reception
86 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$13.97: reasonable price
26% off: modest discount

Popularity

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

Players down 47% in recent days
8 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsEnshroudedMonster Alchemy
Release date
January 24, 2024
September 10, 2026
Developers
Keen Games GmbH
Team Metacarpo
Publishers
Keen Games GmbH
Vsoo Games, Team Metacarpo
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
52
44

Enshrouded

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7-8700 (3.7 GHz 6 Core) / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (3.7 GHz 8 Core) or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (req. 6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (req. 6GB VRAM) / Intel ARC A770
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • Sound Card: on board
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended.

Monster Alchemy

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 or similar
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 3050 or similar
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Which is better: Enshrouded or Monster Alchemy?

Enshrouded won the comparison against Monster Alchemy 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 Enshrouded worth buying over Monster Alchemy?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC

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