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Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into DarknessVSRaji: An Ancient Epic

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

Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness

Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness

Quality
65Popularity
28Value
37
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$59.99
Buy Now
VS
Raji: An Ancient Epic

Raji: An Ancient Epic

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
79Popularity
27Value
100
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈3h
-98% $0.51
Buy Now

Winner

Raji: An Ancient Epic wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 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
Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness
6 of 15 metrics
Raji: An Ancient Epic
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$59.99 -
$0.51 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$0.87 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-98% Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
56 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
70/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
79.5% positive -
86.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.5K Wins
2.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.0K Wins
1.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
522 -
288 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
19 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
2.5K Wins
2.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
32 Wins
21 -
Supported Languages
4 languages -
17 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2022 Wins
Oct 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleMade in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness

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

Worth ItRaji: An Ancient Epic

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:
Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness
Raji: An Ancient Epic

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

Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness

Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness

1 Store
Steam
Steam$59.99Buy Now
Raji: An Ancient Epic

Raji: An Ancient Epic

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -98% $0.51Buy Now
Steam
Steam +4800% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness

Quality

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

79% positive (2,546 reviews) — mostly positive
2,546 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$59.99 — premium price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-56% player drop
14 concurrent players — niche audience

Raji: An Ancient Epic

Quality

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

86% positive (2,115 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 70/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,115 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.51 — very accessible price
98% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMade in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into DarknessRaji: An Ancient Epic
Release Date
September 2, 2022
October 15, 2020
Developers
Chime Corporation
Nodding Heads Games
Publishers
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Nodding Heads Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
32
21

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1080
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

Raji: An Ancient Epic

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 (3.50 GHz) / AMD FX-8100 (2.8 GHz)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Sound Card: On board

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness or Raji: An Ancient Epic?

Raji: An Ancient Epic won the comparison against Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness 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 Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness worth buying over Raji: An Ancient Epic?

Based on the metrics, Raji: An Ancient Epic 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. Raji: An Ancient Epic currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:01 AM UTC

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