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Guacamelee! Gold EditionVSThe Adventure Pals

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
The Adventure Pals

The Adventure Pals

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
86Popularity
24Value
84
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-98% $0.35
Buy Now

Winner

Guacamelee! Gold Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

9
Guacamelee! Gold Edition
9 of 15 metrics
The Adventure Pals
6 of 15 metrics
6

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 -
$0.36 Wins
Best Current Discount
-93% -
-98% Wins
Sales Frequency
46 price changes Wins
35 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
78/100 -
Steam Review Score
93.4% positive Wins
92.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
969 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.9K Wins
900 -
Negative Steam Reviews
206 -
69 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
4 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.1K Wins
965 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
60 Wins
31 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2013 -
Apr 2018 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.

MaybeThe Adventure Pals

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
The Adventure Pals

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
The Adventure Pals

The Adventure Pals

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -98% $0.35Buy Now
Steam
Steam +583% $2.39View

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

The Adventure Pals

Quality

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

93% positive (969 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
969 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.35 — very accessible price
98% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.31)

Popularity

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

-60% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGuacamelee! Gold EditionThe Adventure Pals
Release Date
August 8, 2013
April 3, 2018
Developers
Drinkbox Studios
Massive Monster
Publishers
Kepler Ghost, Drinkbox Studios
Armor Games Studios
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
60
31

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Guacamelee! Gold Edition or The Adventure Pals?

Guacamelee! Gold Edition won the comparison against The Adventure Pals 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 The Adventure Pals?

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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC

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