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Glass MasqueradeVSSuperbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

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

Glass Masquerade

Glass Masquerade

Quality
77Popularity
30Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-80% $0.98
Buy Now
VS
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Quality
79Popularity
51Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-92% $0.66
Buy Now

Winner

Glass Masquerade wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

9
Glass Masquerade
9 of 15 metrics
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.98 -
$0.66 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.94 -
$0.79 Wins
Best Current Discount
-80% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
16 price changes -
17 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.8% positive Wins
79.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.5K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.3K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
178 Wins
289 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
5.5K Wins
1.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
32 Wins
14 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2016 Wins
Apr 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGlass Masquerade

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

Worth ItSuperbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Glass Masquerade
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

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

Glass Masquerade

Glass Masquerade

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -80% $0.98Buy Now
Steam
Steam +409% $4.99View
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $0.66Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1111% $7.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Glass Masquerade

Quality

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

97% positive (5,527 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
5,527 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.98 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.93)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-20% minor player decrease
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

79% positive (1,391 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,391 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.66 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.56)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGlass MasqueradeSuperbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Release Date
November 18, 2016
April 16, 2012
Developers
Onyx Lute
Capybara, Superbrothers, Jim Guthrie
Publishers
Onyx Lute
Capybara Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
32
14

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Glass Masquerade

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (or higher)
  • Processor: 2.0GHz CPU or higher
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 650, AMD HD7850 (or higher), 1GB video memory
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS:Microsoft® Windows® 10
  • Memory:4 GB RAM
  • Graphics:Graphics Card with 256 MB of RAM
  • DirectX®:9.0
  • Hard Drive:1 GB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX 9.0 compliant sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Glass Masquerade or Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP?

Glass Masquerade won the comparison against Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP 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 Glass Masquerade worth buying over Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP?

Based on the metrics, Glass Masquerade 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. Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 11:04 AM UTC

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