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Lost in Random™VSOf Ash and Steel

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

Lost in Random™

Lost in Random™

Quality
84Popularity
30Value
37
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−80% $6.07
Buy Now
VS
Of Ash and Steel

Of Ash and Steel

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
56Popularity
31Value
81
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 10 days
−35% $19.49
Buy Now

Winner

Lost in Random™ wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Grab It Now
8
Lost in Random™
8 of 15 metrics
Of Ash and Steel
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.22 Wins
$19.49 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.49 Wins
$20.82 -
Best Current Discount
-79% Wins
-35% -
Sales Frequency
16 price changes -
103 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
89% positive Wins
66.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.5K -
5.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
4.0K Wins
3.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
489 Wins
2.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
10 -
175 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.4K -
5.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
40 Wins
30 -
Supported Languages
6 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2021 -
Nov 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleLost in Random™

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeOf Ash and Steel

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Lost in Random™
Of Ash and Steel

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

Lost in Random™

Lost in Random™

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $6.07Buy Now
Steam
Steam$29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$48.49View
Of Ash and Steel

Of Ash and Steel

4 Stores
Steam
Steam −35% $19.49Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +10% $21.47View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +23% $23.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +54% $29.99View

Lost in Random™

Quality

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

89% positive (4,450 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
4,450 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$6.07 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Historical low: $4.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +200%
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Of Ash and Steel

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

66% positive (5,892 reviews) — mixed opinions
5,892 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$19.49 — reasonable price
35% off — decent discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +97%
225 concurrent players — smaller but active
Game DetailsLost in Random™Of Ash and Steel
Release Date
September 10, 2021
November 24, 2025
Developers
Zoink, Thunderful
Fire & Frost
Publishers
Electronic Arts
tinyBuild
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
40
30

Lost in Random™

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7 7700K , AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon RX Vega 56, Nvidia GTX 1070
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

Of Ash and Steel

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700x
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / AMD Radeon RX 6700
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required
Which is better: Lost in Random™ or Of Ash and Steel?

Lost in Random™ won the comparison against Of Ash and Steel 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 Lost in Random™ worth buying over Of Ash and Steel?

Based on the metrics, Lost in Random™ 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. Of Ash and Steel currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 02:39 PM UTC

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