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Long Live The QueenVSReigns

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

Long Live The Queen

Long Live The Queen

StrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
83Popularity
30Value
74
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈21d
-65% $3.49
Buy Now
VS
Reigns

Reigns

IndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
83Popularity
31Value
60
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-31% $2.07
Buy Now

Winner

Reigns wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
Long Live The Queen
5 of 14 metrics
Reigns
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.49 -
$2.07 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.73 -
$1.74 Wins
Best Current Discount
-65% Wins
-31% -
Sales Frequency
52 price changes Wins
30 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
67/100 -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
94.8% positive Wins
87.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.8K -
7.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
5.5K -
6.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
299 Wins
939 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 -
9 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.8K -
7.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
45 Wins
13 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2013 -
Aug 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLong Live The Queen

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

MaybeReigns

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:
Long Live The Queen
Reigns

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

Long Live The Queen

Long Live The Queen

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -65% $3.49Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +9% $3.80View
Reigns

Reigns

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -31% $2.07Buy Now
Steam
Steam +44% $2.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Long Live The Queen

Quality

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

95% positive (5,802 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 67/100 — mixed reception from critics
5,802 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.49 — very accessible price
65% off — solid discount
Historical low: $2.73 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +225%
13 concurrent players — niche audience

Reigns

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

87% positive (7,456 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,456 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$2.07 — very accessible price
31% off — modest discount

Popularity

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

10 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLong Live The QueenReigns
Release Date
November 8, 2013
August 11, 2016
Developers
Hanako Games
Nerial
Publishers
Hanako Games
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
45
13

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Long Live The Queen or Reigns?

Reigns won the comparison against Long Live The Queen 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 Long Live The Queen worth buying over Reigns?

Based on the metrics, Reigns 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. Long Live The Queen currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:18 PM UTC

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