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Kena: Bridge of SpiritsVSWavetale

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

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
89Popularity
34Value
41
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$39.99
Buy Now
VS
Wavetale

Wavetale

Quality
71Popularity
28Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-94% $1.72
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
7 of 14 metrics
Wavetale
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$39.99 -
$1.72 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.99 -
$3.40 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
6 price changes -
27 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
92% positive Wins
88.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
16.3K Wins
2.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
15.0K Wins
2.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K -
282 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
54 Wins
7 -
Steam Recommendations
16.1K Wins
2.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
41 Wins
14 -
Supported Languages
12 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2022 -
Dec 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeKena: Bridge of Spirits

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

MaybeWavetale

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:
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Wavetale

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

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

1 Store
Steam
Steam$39.99Buy Now
Wavetale

Wavetale

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $1.72Buy Now
Steam
Steam +161% $4.49View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1644% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

92% positive (16,331 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
16,331 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$39.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-21% minor player decrease
41 concurrent players — niche audience
16,331 total reviews — proven game with large community

Wavetale

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (2,447 reviews) — very positive reception
2,447 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.72 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.60)

Popularity

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

-8% minor player decrease
11 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsKena: Bridge of SpiritsWavetale
Release Date
September 26, 2022
December 12, 2022
Developers
Ember Lab
Thunderful Development
Publishers
Ember Lab
Thunderful Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
41
14

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7/8.1/10
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X/Intel i7-6700K or Equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB/ Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB or Equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Wavetale

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Kena: Bridge of Spirits or Wavetale?

Kena: Bridge of Spirits and Wavetale are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Kena: Bridge of Spirits worth buying over Wavetale?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Wavetale currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC

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