Ikaruga vs Nex Machina
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ikaruga wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Nex Machina is R$4.99 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ikaruga | Nex Machina |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 68 |
| Quality | 91 | 87 |
| Value | 46 | 75 |
| Popularity | 27 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 16.99 | R$ 12.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.1% positive | 89.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ikaruga | Nex Machina |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 18, 2014 | June 20, 2017 |
| Developers | TREASURE | Housemarque |
| Publishers | TREASURE | Housemarque |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | 64 bit Windows 10 / 8 / 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel or AMD multicore processor recently 5 years | Intel Core i5-4690 or AMD FX-4300 |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA or AMD in recently 5 years | 4 GB Video RAM - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 390 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 512 MB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ikaruga or Nex Machina?
Ikaruga won the comparison against Nex Machina 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 Ikaruga worth buying over Nex Machina?
Based on the metrics, Ikaruga 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. Nex Machina currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:39 PM UTC