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KatanautVSNeon Abyss

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

Katanaut

Katanaut

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
81Popularity
22Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$17.99
Buy Now
VS
Neon Abyss

Neon Abyss

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
70Popularity
35Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 4 hours
−92% $1.60
Buy Now

Winner

Neon Abyss wins 9 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.

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Katanaut
6 of 15 metrics
Neon Abyss
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$17.99 -
$1.60 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.49 -
$1.83 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
112 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
88.6% positive Wins
86.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
474 -
19.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
420 -
17.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
54 Wins
2.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15 -
104 Wins
Steam Recommendations
461 -
19.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
110 Wins
35 -
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2025 Wins
Jul 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleKatanaut

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

MaybeNeon Abyss

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Katanaut
Neon Abyss

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

Katanaut

Katanaut

1 Store
Steam
Steam$17.99Buy Now
Neon Abyss

Neon Abyss

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −92% $1.60Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +4% $1.66View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Katanaut

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

89% positive (474 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
474 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$17.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-9% minor player decrease
10 concurrent players — niche audience

Neon Abyss

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (19,698 reviews) — very positive reception
19,698 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.60 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.41)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

+16% player growth
125 concurrent players — smaller but active
19,698 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsKatanautNeon Abyss
Release Date
September 10, 2025
July 14, 2020
Developers
Voidmaw
Veewo Games
Publishers
Acclaim, Inc.
Veewo Games, Team17
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
110
35

Katanaut

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Neon Abyss

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel i3-2100 / AMD A8-5600k
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 630 / Radeon HD 6570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1024 MB available space
Which is better: Katanaut or Neon Abyss?

Neon Abyss won the comparison against Katanaut 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 Katanaut worth buying over Neon Abyss?

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

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 11:06 AM UTC

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