Luna Meridian vs New Cycle
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
New Cycle wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Luna Meridian is $0.22 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Luna Meridian | New Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Not Enough Data × Maybe | 57 | 56 |
| Quality | 50 | 65 |
| Value | 70 | 66 |
| Popularity | 0 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $10.21 |
| Steam Review Score | N/A | 79% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 32 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Luna MeridianNew Cycle
Details and requirements
| Item | Luna Meridian | New Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 3, 2026 | January 18, 2024 |
| Developers | Field Noise Co. | Core Engage |
| Publishers | Field Noise Co. | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 / 11 | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i5-7400 @ 3.0 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X @ 3.6 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4096 MB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | OpenGL 3.0 compatible | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | AMD RX 5700-XT or better |
| Storage (minimum) | 1024 MB available space | 12 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Luna Meridian or New Cycle?
New Cycle won the comparison against Luna Meridian 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 Luna Meridian worth buying over New Cycle?
Based on the metrics, New Cycle 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. Luna Meridian currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC