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

Iconoclasts

Iconoclasts

Quality
87Popularity
29Value
82
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−89% $2.14
Buy Now
VS
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

Quality
85Popularity
27Value
63
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−45% $16.55
Buy Now

Winner

Iconoclasts wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Iconoclasts
8 of 14 metrics
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.14 Wins
$16.55 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.13 Wins
$7.49 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-45% -
Sales Frequency
47 price changes Wins
15 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
87/100 Wins
82/100 -
Steam Review Score
86.7% positive -
88.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.1K Wins
2.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.6K Wins
2.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
550 -
283 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 -
7 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.1K Wins
2.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
11 -
32 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2018 -
Jul 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeIconoclasts

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

MaybeMonster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Iconoclasts
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

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

Iconoclasts

Iconoclasts

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −89% $2.14Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +4% $2.23View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +834% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +834% $19.99View
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −45% $16.55Buy Now
Steam
Steam +81% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Iconoclasts

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

87% positive (4,140 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,140 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.14 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.13)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +40% player growth
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

Quality

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

88% positive (2,429 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,429 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$16.55 — reasonable price
45% off — decent discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-25% player decline
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsIconoclastsMonster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Release Date
January 23, 2018
July 25, 2019
Developers
Joakim Sandberg
Game Atelier
Publishers
Bifrost Entertainment, DANGEN Entertainment, Gamirror Games, INTRAGAMES CO., LTD.
FDG Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
11
32

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Iconoclasts or Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom?

Iconoclasts won the comparison against Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom 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 Iconoclasts worth buying over Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom?

Based on the metrics, Iconoclasts 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. Iconoclasts currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 04:52 PM UTC

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