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ExanimaVSSouls of Blades

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

Exanima

Exanima

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
66Popularity
33Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Souls of Blades

Souls of Blades

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
58Popularity
44Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 11 days
$18.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

5
Exanima
5 of 10 metrics
Souls of Blades
5 of 10 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$18.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
5 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
80.6% positive Wins
70.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
12.5K Wins
539 -
Positive Steam Reviews
10.1K Wins
380 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.4K -
159 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
105 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
12.5K Wins
539 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages -
2 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2015 -
Sep 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleExanima

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

Wait for SaleSouls of Blades

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:
Exanima
Souls of Blades

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

Exanima

Exanima

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Souls of Blades

Souls of Blades

1 Store
Steam
Steam$18.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Exanima

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (12,482 reviews) — mostly positive
12,482 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

110 concurrent players — smaller but active
12,482 total reviews — proven game with large community

Souls of Blades

Quality

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

71% positive (539 reviews) — mostly positive
539 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$18.99 — reasonable price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsExanimaSouls of Blades
Release Date
April 29, 2015
September 22, 2021
Developers
Bare Mettle Entertainment
离忧先生
Publishers
Bare Mettle Entertainment
方块游戏(CubeGame)
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Exanima

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel i5-8400 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 or better

Souls of Blades

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX1660
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 21 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Not yet determined

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Exanima or Souls of Blades?

Exanima and Souls of Blades are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Exanima worth buying over Souls of Blades?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Souls of Blades currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC

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