Lingo vs Order of the Sinking Star
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Order of the Sinking Star wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Lingo is $15.50 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Lingo | Order of the Sinking Star |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 52 | 65 |
| Quality | 74 | 92 |
| Value | 49 | 63 |
| Popularity | 24 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $25.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.5% positive | 96.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 21 | 4.3K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Lingo | Order of the Sinking Star |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 12, 2021 | October 8, 2026 |
| Developers | Brenton Wildes | Thekla, Inc. |
| Publishers | Brenton Wildes | Arc Games, Gamirror Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update) |
| Storage (minimum) | 53 MB available space | 14 GB available space |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen R5 3600 processor |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2070 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 or Intel Arc B570 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Lingo or Order of the Sinking Star?
Order of the Sinking Star won the comparison against Lingo 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 Lingo worth buying over Order of the Sinking Star?
Based on the metrics, Order of the Sinking Star 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. Order of the Sinking Star currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:28 PM UTC