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La-MulanaVSSteamWorld Dig

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

La-Mulana

La-Mulana

Quality
78Popularity
27Value
63
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-49% $7.60
Buy Now
VS
SteamWorld Dig

SteamWorld Dig

Quality
87Popularity
31Value
84
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-95% $0.53
Buy Now

Winner

SteamWorld Dig wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

3
La-Mulana
3 of 15 metrics
SteamWorld Dig
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.60 -
$0.53 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$10.18 -
$0.55 Wins
Best Current Discount
-49% -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
39 price changes Wins
38 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
76/100 -
Steam Review Score
79.6% positive -
94.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.0K -
6.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.6K -
6.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
416 -
343 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
23 -
25 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.0K -
6.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
64 Wins
24 -
Supported Languages
4 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2013 -
Dec 2013 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLa-Mulana

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

Worth ItSteamWorld Dig

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
La-Mulana
SteamWorld Dig

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

La-Mulana

La-Mulana

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -49% $7.60Buy Now
Steam
Steam +97% $14.99View
SteamWorld Dig

SteamWorld Dig

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $0.53Buy Now
Steam
Steam +275% $1.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +277% $2.00View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

La-Mulana

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

80% positive (2,040 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,040 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.60 — very accessible price
49% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

-38% player decline
23 concurrent players — niche audience

SteamWorld Dig

Quality

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

95% positive (6,417 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
6,417 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$0.53 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.50)

Popularity

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

-44% player decline
19 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLa-MulanaSteamWorld Dig
Release Date
April 15, 2013
December 5, 2013
Developers
NIGORO
Image & Form Games
Publishers
PLAYISM
Image & Form Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
64
24

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: La-Mulana or SteamWorld Dig?

SteamWorld Dig won the comparison against La-Mulana 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 La-Mulana worth buying over SteamWorld Dig?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:55 PM UTC

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