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GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-VSUNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes

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

GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

Quality
87Popularity
38Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-49% $20.35
Buy Now
VS
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes

UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes

Quality
70Popularity
27Value
68
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-48% $26.00
Buy Now

Winner

GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 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.

13
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
13 of 15 metrics
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$20.35 Wins
$26.00 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$15.27 Wins
$19.50 -
Best Current Discount
-49% Wins
-48% -
Sales Frequency
112 price changes Wins
55 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
85/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
88.6% positive Wins
86.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
46.8K Wins
1.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
41.5K Wins
1.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
5.3K -
252 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.9K Wins
134 -
Steam Recommendations
46.8K Wins
1.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
39 Wins
27 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2021 -
Jan 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItGUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

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

MaybeUNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes

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:
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes

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

GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -49% $20.35Buy Now
Steam
Steam +97% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +97% $39.99View
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes

UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -48% $26.00Buy Now
Steam
Steam +92% $49.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +92% $49.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

Quality

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

89% positive (46,801 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
46,801 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$20.35 — mid-range price
49% off — decent discount
Historical low: $15.27 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-42% player decline
1,398 concurrent players — solid base
46,801 total reviews — proven game with large community

UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes

Quality

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

87% positive (1,875 reviews) — very positive reception
1,875 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$26.00 — mid-range price
48% off — decent discount
Historical low: $18.11 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-17% minor player decrease
119 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes
Release Date
June 11, 2021
January 24, 2024
Developers
Arc System Works
Arc System Works, FRENCH-BREAD
Publishers
Arc System Works
Arc System Works
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
39
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8/10 (64-bit OS required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770, 3.40 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset

UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- or UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes?

GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- won the comparison against UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes 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 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- worth buying over UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes?

Based on the metrics, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- 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. GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:24 AM UTC

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