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

Metaverse Keeper / 元能失控

Metaverse Keeper / 元能失控

ActionCasualIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
63Popularity
45Value
67
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
−80% $2.99
Buy Now
VS
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!

Quality
83Popularity
23Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−96% $0.57
Buy Now

Winner

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

2
Metaverse Keeper / 元能失控
2 of 14 metrics
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$0.57 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$0.43 Wins
Best Current Discount
-80% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
15 price changes -
45 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
76/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
77.6% positive -
89.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
589 -
719 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
457 -
644 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
132 -
75 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
2 Wins
Steam Recommendations
590 -
716 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
90 Wins
49 -
Supported Languages
5 languages -
8 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2019 Wins
Feb 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMetaverse Keeper / 元能失控

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

MaybeToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!

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:
Metaverse Keeper / 元能失控
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!

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

Metaverse Keeper / 元能失控

Metaverse Keeper / 元能失控

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −80% $2.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +41% $4.23View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +312% $12.33View
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $0.57Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +46% $0.83View
Steam
Steam +2530% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Metaverse Keeper / 元能失控

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

78% positive (589 reviews) — mostly positive
589 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!

Quality

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

90% positive (719 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
719 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$0.57 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-33% player decline
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMetaverse Keeper / 元能失控ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!
Release Date
April 10, 2019
February 28, 2019
Developers
Sparks Games
HumaNature Studios
Publishers
Sparks Games
HumaNature Studios
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
90
49

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Metaverse Keeper / 元能失控

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 560 series or higher / AMD HD 6870 or higher
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Metaverse Keeper / 元能失控 or ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!?

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! won the comparison against Metaverse Keeper / 元能失控 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 Metaverse Keeper / 元能失控 worth buying over ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!?

Based on the metrics, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! 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. ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 01:20 PM UTC

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