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

Master Reboot

Master Reboot

ActionIndieAdventureSingleplayerFuturisticExploration +14
Quality
64Popularity
43Value
78
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−94% $0.90
Buy
VS
Niko: Through The Dream

Niko: Through The Dream

Quality
66Popularity
37Value
36
SteamBest price· Steam
$9.99
Buy

Winner

Master Reboot wins 8 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Buy on Kinguin
8
Master Reboot
8 of 11 metrics
Niko: Through The Dream
3 of 11 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.90 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.80 Wins
$0.99 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
108 price changes Wins
11 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
59/100 -
74/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
74.2% positive Wins
69.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
446 Wins
201 -
Positive Steam Reviews
331 Wins
139 -
Negative Steam Reviews
115 -
62 Wins
Features
Features & content
Release Date
Oct 2013 -
Jul 2015 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeMaster Reboot

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleNiko: Through The Dream

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Master Reboot
Niko: Through The Dream

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

Master Reboot

Master Reboot

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $0.90Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +41% $1.27View
GamersGate
GamersGate +233% $3.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$14.99View
Steam
Steam$14.99View
Niko: Through The Dream

Niko: Through The Dream

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy

Master Reboot

Quality

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

74% positive (446 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 59/100: mixed reception from critics
446 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$0.90: very accessible price
94% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($0.80)

Niko: Through The Dream

Quality

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

69% positive (201 reviews): mixed opinions
Metacritic 74/100: generally favorable from critics
201 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$9.99: very accessible price

Popularity

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

Players down 100% in recent days
Game detailsMaster RebootNiko: Through The Dream
Release date
October 29, 2013
July 17, 2015
Developers
Wales Interactive
Studio Paint
Publishers
Wales Interactive
Studio Paint
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Which is better: Master Reboot or Niko: Through The Dream?

Master Reboot won the comparison against Niko: Through The Dream 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 Master Reboot worth buying over Niko: Through The Dream?

Based on the metrics, Master Reboot 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. Master Reboot currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:14 PM UTC

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