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Guacamelee! Gold EditionVSNo Time To Explain Remastered

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

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

Quality
92Popularity
28Value
84
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-93% $1.06
Buy Now
VS
No Time To Explain Remastered

No Time To Explain Remastered

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
68Popularity
50Value
85
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Guacamelee! Gold Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Guacamelee! Gold Edition
11 of 15 metrics
No Time To Explain Remastered
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.06 -
$0.35 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.72 -
$0.52 Wins
Best Current Discount
-93% -
-98% Wins
Sales Frequency
46 price changes Wins
14 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93.4% positive Wins
83.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.9K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
206 Wins
212 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
3.1K Wins
1.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
60 Wins
9 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2013 -
Jul 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItGuacamelee! Gold Edition

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

MaybeNo Time To Explain Remastered

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:
Guacamelee! Gold Edition
No Time To Explain Remastered

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

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -93% $1.06Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1314% $14.99View
No Time To Explain Remastered

No Time To Explain Remastered

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (3,139 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,139 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.06 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.03)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

No Time To Explain Remastered

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

84% positive (1,307 reviews) — mostly positive
1,307 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.35 — very accessible price
98% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.34)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGuacamelee! Gold EditionNo Time To Explain Remastered
Release Date
August 8, 2013
July 17, 2015
Developers
Drinkbox Studios
tinyBuild
Publishers
Kepler Ghost, Drinkbox Studios
tinyBuild
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
60
9

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Guacamelee! Gold Edition or No Time To Explain Remastered?

Guacamelee! Gold Edition won the comparison against No Time To Explain Remastered 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 No Time To Explain Remastered?

Based on the metrics, Guacamelee! Gold 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. No Time To Explain Remastered currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 09:55 PM UTC

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