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Garden StoryVSThe Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles

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

Garden Story

Garden Story

Quality
81Popularity
26Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-83% $3.40
Buy Now
VS
The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles

The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles

Quality
64Popularity
37Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-65% $3.46
Buy Now

Winner

Garden Story wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Garden Story
10 of 14 metrics
The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.40 Wins
$3.46 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.99 -
$3.93 Wins
Best Current Discount
-83% Wins
-65% -
Sales Frequency
49 price changes -
55 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
70/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
90.1% positive Wins
81.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
208 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
170 -
Negative Steam Reviews
136 -
38 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
1.4K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2021 -
Oct 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGarden Story

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

MaybeThe Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Garden Story
The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles

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

Garden Story

Garden Story

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -83% $3.40Buy Now
Steam
Steam +488% $19.99View
The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles

The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -65% $3.46Buy Now
Steam
Steam +189% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Garden Story

Quality

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

90% positive (1,376 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 70/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,376 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$3.40 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.28)

Popularity

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

4 concurrent players — niche audience

The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (208 reviews) — mostly positive
208 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.46 — very accessible price
65% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($3.37)

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGarden StoryThe Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles
Release Date
August 11, 2021
October 23, 2025
Developers
Picogram
Fix-a-Bug
Publishers
Rose City Games
2P Games, Fix-a-Bug
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
21

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Garden Story or The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles?

Garden Story won the comparison against The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles 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 Garden Story worth buying over The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:10 AM UTC

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