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InfernaxVSThe Tarnishing of Juxtia

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

Infernax

Infernax

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
89Popularity
27Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 23 hours
−53% $9.45
Buy Now
VS
The Tarnishing of Juxtia

The Tarnishing of Juxtia

Quality
55Popularity
23Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−79% $5.14
Buy Now

Winner

Infernax wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
Infernax
10 of 15 metrics
The Tarnishing of Juxtia
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.45 -
$5.14 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.70 -
$1.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-53% -
-79% Wins
Sales Frequency
55 price changes -
64 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive Wins
66.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
581 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
387 -
Negative Steam Reviews
143 Wins
194 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
17 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
2.1K Wins
567 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
42 Wins
25 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2022 -
Jul 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeInfernax

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

Wait for SaleThe Tarnishing of Juxtia

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Infernax
The Tarnishing of Juxtia

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

Infernax

Infernax

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −53% $9.45Buy Now
Steam
Steam +112% $19.99View
The Tarnishing of Juxtia

The Tarnishing of Juxtia

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −79% $5.14Buy Now
Steam
Steam +386% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Infernax

Quality

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

93% positive (2,089 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,089 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.45 — very accessible price
53% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($9.19)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +62%
34 concurrent players — niche audience

The Tarnishing of Juxtia

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

67% positive (581 reviews) — mixed opinions
581 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$5.14 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-33% player decline
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsInfernaxThe Tarnishing of Juxtia
Release Date
February 14, 2022
July 26, 2022
Developers
Berzerk Studio
Actual Nerds
Publishers
The Arcade Crew
Neverland Entertainment, Mastiff
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
42
25

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Infernax

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-540 or AMD Phenom II X2 550
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 320, 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 6570, 1GB
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

The Tarnishing of Juxtia

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT/ AMD Radeon HD 6450
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Infernax or The Tarnishing of Juxtia?

Infernax won the comparison against The Tarnishing of Juxtia 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 Infernax worth buying over The Tarnishing of Juxtia?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 06:05 PM UTC

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