Back to browse

Exit the GungeonVSShovel Knight: Treasure Trove

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

Exit the Gungeon

Exit the Gungeon

Quality
69Popularity
29Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-75% $2.45
Buy Now
VS
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Quality
92Popularity
34Value
69
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈41d
$39.99
Buy Now

Winner

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

7
Exit the Gungeon
7 of 15 metrics
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.45 Wins
$20.18 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 Wins
$14.91 -
Best Current Discount
-75% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
38 price changes -
62 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
67/100 -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
74.7% positive -
95.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.4K -
14.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.5K -
13.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
850 -
639 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 -
191 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.3K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
47 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2020 Wins
Jun 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeExit the Gungeon

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

Worth ItShovel Knight: Treasure Trove

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Exit the Gungeon
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

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

Exit the Gungeon

Exit the Gungeon

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -75% $2.45Buy Now
Steam
Steam +308% $9.99View
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

1 Store
Steam
Steam$39.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Exit the Gungeon

Quality

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

75% positive (3,357 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 67/100 — mixed reception from critics
3,357 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.45 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.39)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-43% player decline
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

95% positive (14,027 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
14,027 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$20.18 — mid-range price
50% off — decent discount
Historical low: $14.91 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

+22% player growth
212 concurrent players — smaller but active
14,027 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsExit the GungeonShovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Release Date
March 17, 2020
June 26, 2014
Developers
Dodge Roll, Singlecore
Yacht Club Games
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Yacht Club Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
47

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Exit the Gungeon

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 (2 * 3100) or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 550Ti (1024 MB)
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Gamepad Recommended

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Exit the Gungeon or Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove?

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove won the comparison against Exit the Gungeon 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 Exit the Gungeon worth buying over Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove?

Based on the metrics, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove 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. Exit the Gungeon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 09:49 PM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio

Know exactly when a PC game is worth buying

Disclaimer

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.

Prices change fast. Always double-check the final price on the store before buying.

© 2026 GameValio. All rights reserved.