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Ghost on the ShoreVSMyst

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

Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore

Quality
75Popularity
36Value
46
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Myst

Myst

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
84Popularity
27Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−33% $23.40
Buy Now

Winner

Myst wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Grab It Now
4
Ghost on the Shore
4 of 14 metrics
Myst
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 Wins
$23.40 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.99 Wins
$19.47 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-33% Wins
Sales Frequency
37 price changes -
85 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 -
78/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
82.8% positive -
88.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
174 -
2.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
144 -
1.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
30 Wins
228 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
15 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
2.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
30 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2022 Wins
Aug 2021 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGhost on the Shore

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

MaybeMyst

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:
Ghost on the Shore
Myst

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

Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin$19.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Myst

Myst

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −33% $23.40Buy Now
Steam
Steam +50% $34.99View

Ghost on the Shore

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

83% positive (174 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
174 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Myst

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

89% positive (1,984 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,984 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$23.40 — mid-range price
33% off — decent discount
Historical low: $18.45 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-52% player drop
14 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsGhost on the ShoreMyst
Release Date
February 24, 2022
August 26, 2021
Developers
like Charlie
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Publishers
Application Systems Heidelberg
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
30

Ghost on the Shore

No PC requirements data available

Myst

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or 11
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon Vega 56 or greater
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: NA
  • VR Support: Quest 2 over Airlink or Link cable, HTC Vive Pro, Valve Index
Which is better: Ghost on the Shore or Myst?

Myst won the comparison against Ghost on the Shore 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 Ghost on the Shore worth buying over Myst?

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

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 02:37 PM UTC

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