Lies of P vs The Relic: First Guardian
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Lies of P wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Relic: First Guardian is $5.69 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Lies of P | The Relic: First Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 67 | 44 |
| Quality | 74 | 39 |
| Value | 69 | 68 |
| Popularity | 39 | 18 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $21.19 | $15.50 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.5% positive | 43.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.4K | 3 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Lies of P | The Relic: First Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 18, 2023 | July 30, 2026 |
| Developers | NEOWIZ | Project Cloud Games |
| Publishers | NEOWIZ | Perp Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 3 1200／Intel Core i3-6300 | Intel i5-12650H / Ryzen 7 5800 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 50 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Lies of P or The Relic: First Guardian?
Lies of P won the comparison against The Relic: First Guardian 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 Lies of P worth buying over The Relic: First Guardian?
Based on the metrics, Lies of P 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. Lies of P currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC