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Ghost on the ShoreVSNiko: Through The Dream

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

Ghost on the Shore

Ghost on the Shore

Quality
75Popularity
36Value
53
SteamBest price· Steam
$19.99
Buy
VS
Niko: Through The Dream

Niko: Through The Dream

Quality
66Popularity
37Value
36
SteamBest price· Steam
$9.99
Buy

Winner

Ghost on the Shore wins 11 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.

Buy on Steam
11
Ghost on the Shore
11 of 14 metrics
Niko: Through The Dream
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.89 -
$9.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.99 -
$0.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-1% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
18 price changes Wins
11 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
74/100 -
Steam Review Score
82.1% positive Wins
69.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
179 -
201 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
147 Wins
139 -
Negative Steam Reviews
32 Wins
62 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Steam Recommendations
177 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
20 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2022 Wins
Jul 2015 -
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.

Wait for SaleNiko: Through The Dream

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:
Ghost on the Shore
Niko: Through The Dream

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

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy
Niko: Through The Dream

Niko: Through The Dream

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy

Ghost on the Shore

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

82% positive (179 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 75/100: generally favorable from critics
179 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$19.89: reasonable price
1% off: minor discount

Niko: Through The Dream

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

69% positive (201 reviews): mixed opinions
Metacritic 74/100: generally favorable from critics
201 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$9.99: very accessible price

Popularity

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

Players down 100% in recent days
Game detailsGhost on the ShoreNiko: Through The Dream
Release date
February 24, 2022
July 17, 2015
Developers
like Charlie
Studio Paint
Publishers
Application Systems Heidelberg
Studio Paint
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
20
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Ghost on the Shore

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Niko: Through The Dream

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Ghost on the Shore or Niko: Through The Dream?

Ghost on the Shore won the comparison against Niko: Through The Dream 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 Niko: Through The Dream?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:14 PM UTC

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