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IncandescentVSStar of Providence

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

Incandescent

Incandescent

ActionIndie
Quality
58Popularity
34Value
91
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈11d
-61% $0.39
Buy Now
VS
Star of Providence

Star of Providence

Quality
77Popularity
28Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Star of Providence wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

5
Incandescent
5 of 13 metrics
Star of Providence
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.39 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.55 Wins
$11.99 -
Best Current Discount
-61% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
19 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
75% positive -
96.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
124 -
3.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
93 -
3.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
31 Wins
101 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
25 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
3.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
52 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2015 -
Jun 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeIncandescent

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeStar of Providence

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:
Incandescent
Star of Providence

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

Incandescent

Incandescent

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -61% $0.39Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +154% $0.99View
Steam
Steam +154% $0.99View
Star of Providence

Star of Providence

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Incandescent

Quality

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

75% positive (124 reviews) — mostly positive
124 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$0.39 — very accessible price
61% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Star of Providence

Quality

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

97% positive (3,135 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
3,135 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$14.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $11.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-21% minor player decrease
26 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsIncandescentStar of Providence
Release Date
June 30, 2015
June 7, 2017
Developers
Stephen Crabb
Team D-13
Publishers
Stephen Crabb
Team D-13, Bigmode
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
52

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Incandescent or Star of Providence?

Star of Providence won the comparison against Incandescent 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 Incandescent worth buying over Star of Providence?

Based on the metrics, Star of Providence 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. Incandescent currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:21 AM UTC

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