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LevelheadVSMonkey Wave

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

Levelhead

Levelhead

ActionCasualIndieSimulationAdventureMassively MultiplayerFree To Play
Quality
76Popularity
24Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−91% $0.47
Buy Now
VS
Monkey Wave

Monkey Wave

Quality
27Popularity
5Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Levelhead wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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Levelhead
11 of 14 metrics
Monkey Wave
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.47 Wins
$4.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.29 Wins
$3.99 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
69 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
95.9% positive -
100% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
878 Wins
1 -
Positive Steam Reviews
842 Wins
1 -
Negative Steam Reviews
36 -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
862 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
44 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2020 -
Jul 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLevelhead

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Skip ThisMonkey Wave

Skip it for now. Between the current price and reception, there's little upside to buying today.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Levelhead
Monkey Wave

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

Levelhead

Levelhead

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $0.47Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +32% $0.62View
Steam
Steam$4.99View
Monkey Wave

Monkey Wave

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now

Levelhead

Quality

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

96% positive (878 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
878 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.47 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

4 concurrent players — niche audience

Monkey Wave

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

100% positive (1 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1 reviews — limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$4.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $3.99 — room for better deals
Game DetailsLevelheadMonkey Wave
Release Date
April 30, 2020
July 21, 2026
Developers
Butterscotch Shenanigans
SnowSeal
Publishers
Butterscotch Shenanigans
SnowSeal
Platforms
Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
44

Levelhead

No PC requirements data available

Monkey Wave

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Any modern CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated graphics compatible
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 400 MB available space
Which is better: Levelhead or Monkey Wave?

Levelhead won the comparison against Monkey Wave 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 Levelhead worth buying over Monkey Wave?

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

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC

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