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INPUT6VSThe Guard

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

INPUT6

INPUT6

ActionIndieSimulation
Quality
75Popularity
36Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 68 days
$3.99
Buy Now
VS
The Guard

The Guard

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
47Popularity
33Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 39 days
$0.99
Buy Now

Winner

INPUT6 wins 5 of 9 head-to-head metrics.

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

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5
INPUT6
5 of 9 metrics
The Guard
4 of 9 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.99 -
$0.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.19 -
$0.69 Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
13 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
96.2% positive Wins
59.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
159 Wins
111 -
Positive Steam Reviews
153 Wins
66 -
Negative Steam Reviews
6 Wins
45 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Dec 2022 -
Feb 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeINPUT6

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

Wait for SaleThe Guard

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
INPUT6
The Guard

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

INPUT6

INPUT6

1 Store
Steam
Steam$3.99Buy Now
The Guard

The Guard

1 Store
Steam
Steam$0.99Buy Now

INPUT6

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

96% positive (159 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
159 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$3.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $3.19 — room for better deals

The Guard

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

59% positive (111 reviews) — mixed opinions
111 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$0.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop
Game DetailsINPUT6The Guard
Release Date
December 23, 2022
February 28, 2023
Developers
GOOSTRONAUT GAMES
STuNT
Publishers
GOOSTRONAUT GAMES
STuNT
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Which is better: INPUT6 or The Guard?

INPUT6 won the comparison against The Guard 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 INPUT6 worth buying over The Guard?

Based on the metrics, INPUT6 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. INPUT6 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 05:20 PM UTC

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