Ether Loop vs Nuclear Throne
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Nuclear Throne wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Nuclear Throne is $10.79 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ether Loop | Nuclear Throne |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 46 | 83 |
| Quality | 55 | 94 |
| Value | 40 | 98 |
| Popularity | 39 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.99 | $1.20 |
| Steam Review Score | 68.2% positive | 96.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 111 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ether Loop | Nuclear Throne |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 21, 2020 | December 5, 2015 |
| Developers | Moon Lens | Vlambeer |
| Publishers | Moon Lens, Pleasant Rain Ltd | Vlambeer |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows XP |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 2Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2048 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 1GB |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 500 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ether Loop or Nuclear Throne?
Nuclear Throne won the comparison against Ether Loop 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 Ether Loop worth buying over Nuclear Throne?
Based on the metrics, Nuclear Throne 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. Nuclear Throne currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC