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Kero BlasterVSShovel Knight: Treasure Trove

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

Kero Blaster

Kero Blaster

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
90Popularity
25Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−90% $1.04
Buy Now
VS
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Quality
92Popularity
34Value
70
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−53% $18.78
Buy Now

Winner

Kero Blaster wins 8 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.

8
Kero Blaster
8 of 15 metrics
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.04 Wins
$18.78 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.01 Wins
$14.91 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-53% -
Sales Frequency
53 price changes -
92 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
94.9% positive -
95.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K -
14.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
13.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
59 Wins
657 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
75 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.1K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
10 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2015 Wins
Jun 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeKero Blaster

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

Worth ItShovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Kero Blaster
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

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

Kero Blaster

Kero Blaster

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −90% $1.04Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +15% $1.20View
Steam
Steam +861% $9.99View
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −53% $18.78Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +3% $19.31View
Steam
Steam +113% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Kero Blaster

Quality

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

95% positive (1,153 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,153 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.04 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-20% minor player decrease
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Quality

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

95% positive (14,157 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
14,157 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$18.78 — reasonable price
53% off — solid discount
Historical low: $14.91 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-17% minor player decrease
95 concurrent players — niche audience
14,157 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsKero BlasterShovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Release Date
November 11, 2015
June 26, 2014
Developers
Studio Pixel
Yacht Club Games
Publishers
PLAYISM
Yacht Club Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
10

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Kero Blaster

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, 7, 8
  • Processor: 2GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 800 x 600 VRAM 512MByte
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 50 MB available space

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Kero Blaster or Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove?

Kero Blaster won the comparison against Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove 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 Kero Blaster worth buying over Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC

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