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

KNIGHTS

KNIGHTS

Quality
75Popularity
23Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈12d
$0.99
Buy Now
VS
SquareCells

SquareCells

Quality
72Popularity
25Value
93
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈49d
-70% $0.89
Buy Now

Winner

SquareCells wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 6 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
KNIGHTS
5 of 11 metrics
SquareCells
6 of 11 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.99 -
$0.89 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-70% Wins
Sales Frequency
10 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
94.1% positive Wins
90.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
764 -
1.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
719 -
1.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
45 Wins
119 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2
2
Steam Recommendations
759 -
1.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
20 Wins
7 -
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
May 2016 Wins
Dec 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleKNIGHTS

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

MaybeSquareCells

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:
KNIGHTS
SquareCells

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

KNIGHTS

KNIGHTS

1 Store
Steam
Steam$0.99Buy Now
SquareCells

SquareCells

1 Store
Steam
Steam -70% $0.89Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

KNIGHTS

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

94% positive (764 reviews) — very positive reception
764 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$0.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-33% player decline
2 concurrent players — niche audience

SquareCells

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

90% positive (1,207 reviews) — very positive reception
1,207 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.89 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsKNIGHTSSquareCells
Release Date
May 30, 2016
December 7, 2015
Developers
Arzola's
Matthew Brown
Publishers
Arzola's
Matthew Brown
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
20
7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: KNIGHTS or SquareCells?

SquareCells won the comparison against KNIGHTS 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 KNIGHTS worth buying over SquareCells?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:44 AM UTC

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