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First Cut: Samurai DuelVSSclash

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

First Cut: Samurai Duel

First Cut: Samurai Duel

Quality
71Popularity
27Value
46
SteamBest price· Steam
$8.99
Buy
VS
Sclash

Sclash

Quality
66Popularity
22Value
67
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 4 days
−94% $0.56
Buy

Winner

First Cut: Samurai Duel wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Steam
8
First Cut: Samurai Duel
8 of 14 metrics
Sclash
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.99 -
$0.56 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.49 -
$0.28 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
7 price changes -
84 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
88% positive Wins
82.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.0K Wins
450 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.8K Wins
371 -
Negative Steam Reviews
241 -
79 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
17 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
2.0K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
19 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
4 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2024 Wins
Aug 2023 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleFirst Cut: Samurai Duel

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

MaybeSclash

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:
First Cut: Samurai Duel
Sclash

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

First Cut: Samurai Duel

First Cut: Samurai Duel

1 Store
Steam
Steam$8.99Buy
Sclash

Sclash

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $0.56Buy
Steam
Steam +139% $1.34View
GamersGate
GamersGate +141% $1.35View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$8.99View

First Cut: Samurai Duel

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

88% positive (2,012 reviews): very positive reception
2,012 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$8.99: very accessible price

Popularity

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

Players down 33% in recent days
14 concurrent players: niche audience

Sclash

Quality

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

82% positive (450 reviews): mostly positive
450 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.56: very accessible price
94% off: deep discount

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 400% in recent days
5 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsFirst Cut: Samurai DuelSclash
Release date
January 17, 2024
August 4, 2023
Developers
Night Eyes Interactive
Bevel bakery
Publishers
Night Eyes Interactive
Maximum Entertainment, Abiding Bridge
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
19
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Which is better: First Cut: Samurai Duel or Sclash?

First Cut: Samurai Duel won the comparison against Sclash 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 First Cut: Samurai Duel worth buying over Sclash?

Based on the metrics, First Cut: Samurai Duel 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. Sclash currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 09:17 AM UTC

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