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FEZVSHelix: Descent N Ascent

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

FEZ

FEZ

Quality
93Popularity
33Value
66
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 4 days
−39% $6.12
Buy
VS
Helix: Descent N Ascent

Helix: Descent N Ascent

Quality
74Popularity
15Value
46
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−8% $13.74
Buy

Winner

FEZ wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
10
FEZ
10 of 15 metrics
Helix: Descent N Ascent
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.12 Wins
$13.74 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.45 Wins
$7.70 -
Best Current Discount
-39% Wins
-8% -
Sales Frequency
143 price changes Wins
37 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
91/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive -
97.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
11.7K Wins
72 -
Positive Steam Reviews
10.9K Wins
70 -
Negative Steam Reviews
801 -
2 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
42 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
11.7K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
12 -
24 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2013 -
Jul 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeFEZ

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

Wait for SaleHelix: Descent N Ascent

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:
FEZ
Helix: Descent N Ascent

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

FEZ

FEZ

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −39% $6.12Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +1% $6.18View
Steam
Steam +63% $9.99View
Helix: Descent N Ascent

Helix: Descent N Ascent

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −8% $13.74Buy
Steam
Steam +9% $14.99View

FEZ

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

93% positive (11,708 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 91/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
11,708 reviews: large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$6.12: very accessible price
39% off: decent discount
Historical low: $4.45: room for better deals

Popularity

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

Players down 53% in recent days
24 concurrent players: niche audience
11,708 total reviews: proven game with large community

Helix: Descent N Ascent

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

97% positive (72 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
72 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$13.74: reasonable price
8% off: minor discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

1 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsFEZHelix: Descent N Ascent
Release date
May 1, 2013
July 23, 2026
Developers
Polytron Corporation
Badass Mongoose
Publishers
Trapdoor
Badass Mongoose
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
12
24

FEZ

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows 7
  • Memory:4 GB RAM
  • Graphics:nVidia GeForce GT 240 or better
  • Additional:See for details on Intel HD Graphics support, not all models are supported. Latest graphics drivers are required to maximize OpenGL feature compatibility.

Helix: Descent N Ascent

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1
  • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 GHz+
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Which is better: FEZ or Helix: Descent N Ascent?

FEZ won the comparison against Helix: Descent N Ascent 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 FEZ worth buying over Helix: Descent N Ascent?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 14, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC

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