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

Lords of Xulima

Lords of Xulima

Quality
74Popularity
25Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Torment: Tides of Numenera

Torment: Tides of Numenera

Quality
74Popularity
27Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈19h
-88% $4.15
Buy Now

Winner

Torment: Tides of Numenera wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
Lords of Xulima
3 of 15 metrics
Torment: Tides of Numenera
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$4.15 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$5.07 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
7 price changes -
78 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
71/100 -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
79.6% positive Wins
72.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.0K -
2.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
823 -
1.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
211 Wins
561 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 -
7 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.0K -
2.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
15 -
52 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2014 -
Feb 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleLords of Xulima

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeTorment: Tides of Numenera

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:
Lords of Xulima
Torment: Tides of Numenera

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

Lords of Xulima

Lords of Xulima

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Torment: Tides of Numenera

Torment: Tides of Numenera

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $4.15Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +743% $34.99View
Steam
Steam +743% $34.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Lords of Xulima

Quality

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

80% positive (1,034 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,034 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

5 concurrent players — niche audience

Torment: Tides of Numenera

Quality

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

72% positive (2,038 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,038 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$4.15 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $3.43 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +67%
15 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLords of XulimaTorment: Tides of Numenera
Release Date
November 14, 2014
February 27, 2017
Developers
Numantian Games
inXile Entertainment
Publishers
Numantian Games
Xbox Game Studios, inXile Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
15
52

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Lords of Xulima

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64 bits
  • Processor: Quad Core 2.66 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon 5870, NVIDIA GTX 260
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1500 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Screen resolution: 1920 x 1080.

Torment: Tides of Numenera

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel i5 series or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Lords of Xulima or Torment: Tides of Numenera?

Torment: Tides of Numenera won the comparison against Lords of Xulima 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 Lords of Xulima worth buying over Torment: Tides of Numenera?

Based on the metrics, Torment: Tides of Numenera 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. Torment: Tides of Numenera currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC

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