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Guacamelee! Gold EditionVSGuacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

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

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

Quality
92Popularity
28Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−89% $1.69
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Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
88Popularity
28Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−92% $1.23
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Winner

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
Guacamelee! Gold Edition
6 of 13 metrics
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.69 -
$1.23 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.72 -
$1.17 Wins
Best Current Discount
-89% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
62 price changes -
124 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
80/100 -
Steam Review Score
93.5% positive Wins
93.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
2.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.9K Wins
2.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
206 -
176 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
16 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.1K Wins
2.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
60 Wins
30 -
Supported Languages
6 languages
6 languages
Release Date
Aug 2013 -
Aug 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGuacamelee! Gold Edition

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

MaybeGuacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Guacamelee! Gold Edition
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

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

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

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Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $1.69Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $1.77View
Steam
Steam +787% $14.99View
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −92% $1.23Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1119% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1119% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (3,145 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,145 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.69 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+20% player growth
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

93% positive (2,605 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,605 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.23 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.03)

Popularity

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

-24% minor player decrease
16 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGuacamelee! Gold EditionGuacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
Release Date
August 8, 2013
August 21, 2014
Developers
Drinkbox Studios
Drinkbox Studios
Publishers
Kepler Ghost, Drinkbox Studios
Kepler Ghost, Drinkbox Studios
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
60
30

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Guacamelee! Gold Edition or Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition?

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition won the comparison against Guacamelee! Gold Edition 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 Guacamelee! Gold Edition worth buying over Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition?

Based on the metrics, Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition 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. Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 05:44 AM UTC

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