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

Exanima

Exanima

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
66Popularity
33Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Souls of Blades

Souls of Blades

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
58Popularity
44Value
43
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$18.99
Buy Now

Winner

Exanima wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 6 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
Exanima
6 of 11 metrics
Souls of Blades
5 of 11 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$18.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
3 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
80.5% positive Wins
70.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
12.3K Wins
539 -
Positive Steam Reviews
9.9K Wins
380 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.4K -
159 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
582 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
12.2K Wins
537 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages -
2 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2015 -
Sep 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeExanima

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

Wait for SaleSouls of Blades

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:
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

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Exanima

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (12,292 reviews) — mostly positive
12,292 reviews — very trustworthy data

Popularity

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

-44% player decline
403 concurrent players — smaller but active
12,292 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 won the comparison against Souls of Blades 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 Exanima worth buying over Souls of Blades?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC

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