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

Ever Forward

Ever Forward

StrategyCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
65Popularity
35Value
83
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−88% $1.79
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Mr. E's Magic Maze

Mr. E's Magic Maze

Quality
Popularity
Value
Scores are estimated for unreleased games

Winner

Ever Forward wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

9
Ever Forward
9 of 12 metrics
Mr. E's Magic Maze
3 of 12 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.79 Wins
N/A -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.78 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
13 price changes Wins
0 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
65/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
75.5% positive Wins
N/A -
Total Steam Reviews
155 Wins
0 -
Positive Steam Reviews
117 Wins
0 -
Negative Steam Reviews
38 -
0 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
1 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2020 -
Jul 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEver Forward

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Ever Forward
Mr. E's Magic Maze

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

Ever Forward

Ever Forward

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Mr. E's Magic Maze

Mr. E's Magic Maze

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Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Ever Forward

Quality

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

75% positive (155 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 65/100 — mixed reception from critics
155 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.79 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.78)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Mr. E's Magic Maze

No data available

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEver ForwardMr. E's Magic Maze
Release Date
August 13, 2020
July 31, 2026
Developers
Pathea Games
Andrew Ryan Ellingson
Publishers
Pathea Games
Andrew Ryan Ellingson
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ever Forward or Mr. E's Magic Maze?

Ever Forward won the comparison against Mr. E's Magic Maze 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 Ever Forward worth buying over Mr. E's Magic Maze?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC

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