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

Enshrouded

Enshrouded

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
70Popularity
42Value
60
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-7% $28.02
Buy Now
VS
Nightingale

Nightingale

ActionEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
57Popularity
34Value
47
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈5d
-1% $29.62
Buy Now

Winner

Enshrouded wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 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.

11
Enshrouded
11 of 14 metrics
Nightingale
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$28.02 Wins
$29.62 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$23.99 -
$5.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-7% Wins
-1% -
Sales Frequency
103 price changes Wins
42 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
86% positive Wins
66.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
90.4K Wins
15.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
77.8K Wins
10.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
12.6K -
5.1K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7.5K Wins
122 -
Steam Recommendations
90.5K Wins
15.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
52 Wins
28 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2024 -
Feb 2024 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 SaleNightingale

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:
Enshrouded
Nightingale

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 -7% $28.02Buy Now
Steam
Steam +7% $29.99View
Nightingale

Nightingale

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -1% $29.62Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Enshrouded

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (90,365 reviews) — very positive reception
90,365 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$28.02 — mid-range price
7% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($23.99)

Popularity

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

-45% player decline
6,528 concurrent players — solid base
106 new reviews — still being discovered
90,365 total reviews — major title

Nightingale

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

67% positive (15,221 reviews) — mixed opinions
15,221 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$29.62 — mid-range price
1% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

-5% minor player decrease
111 concurrent players — smaller but active
15,221 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEnshroudedNightingale
Release Date
January 24, 2024
February 20, 2024
Developers
Keen Games GmbH
Inflexion Games
Publishers
Keen Games GmbH
Inflexion Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
52
28

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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.

Nightingale

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-Bit (see additional notes)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 Super / Radeon RX 5700XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 70 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required. Windows 10 version 1909 (revision 18363.1350 or greater). Version 2004 (revision 19041.789 or greater). Version 20H2 (revision 19042.789 or greater).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Enshrouded or Nightingale?

Enshrouded won the comparison against Nightingale 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 Nightingale?

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. Enshrouded currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC

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