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

Lumencraft

Lumencraft

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
62Popularity
25Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-91% $1.70
Buy Now
VS
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok

ActionStrategyCasualIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
72Popularity
31Value
88
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈17d
-50% $4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

6
Lumencraft
6 of 14 metrics
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.70 Wins
$4.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.57 Wins
$6.99 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
36 price changes Wins
13 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
75.9% positive -
88.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K -
6.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
817 -
5.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
259 Wins
707 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
213 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.1K -
6.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
88 -
268 Wins
Supported Languages
26 languages Wins
17 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2023 -
Apr 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLumencraft

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

Worth ItNordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Lumencraft
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok

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

Lumencraft

Lumencraft

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $1.70Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1076% $19.99View
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok

1 Store
Steam
Steam -50% $4.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Lumencraft

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

76% positive (1,076 reviews) — mostly positive
1,076 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.70 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.51)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok

Quality

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

88% positive (6,080 reviews) — very positive reception
6,080 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$4.99 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-38% player decline
186 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLumencraftNordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
Release Date
February 28, 2023
April 26, 2024
Developers
2Dynamic Games
Noxfall Studios
Publishers
Star Drifters, Surefire.Games
Noxfall Studios
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
88
268

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Lumencraft

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Processor: Quad Core CPU @4Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 or similar, 4 GB VRAM
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: i5 6600 +
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 970
  • Storage: 530 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Lumencraft or Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok?

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok won the comparison against Lumencraft 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 Lumencraft worth buying over Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok?

Based on the metrics, Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok 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. Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC

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