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Mighty No. 9VSShantae: Half-Genie Hero

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

Mighty No. 9

Mighty No. 9

Quality
52Popularity
27Value
70
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−91% $1.75
Buy
VS
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

ActionIndieAdventureSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackCute +14
Quality
84Popularity
27Value
82
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 12 hours
−88% $2.44
Buy

Winner

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
7
Mighty No. 9
7 of 15 metrics
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.75 Wins
$2.44 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.49 Wins
$2.33 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-88% -
Sales Frequency
188 price changes Wins
182 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
52/100 -
76/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
57.5% positive -
90.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.0K -
2.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
1.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
832 -
188 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
1.9K -
2.0K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
70 Wins
65 -
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2016 -
Dec 2016 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleMighty No. 9

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

MaybeShantae: Half-Genie Hero

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Mighty No. 9
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

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

Mighty No. 9

Mighty No. 9

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $1.75Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +15% $2.02View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $2.44Buy
Steam
Steam$19.99View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO$23.37View

Mighty No. 9

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

58% positive (1,958 reviews): mixed opinions
Metacritic 52/100: mixed reception from critics
1,958 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.75: very accessible price
91% off: deep discount

Popularity

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

Players down 100% in recent days

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

90% positive (1,976 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100: generally favorable from critics
1,976 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$2.44: very accessible price
88% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($2.33)

Popularity

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

Players up 100% in recent days
2 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsMighty No. 9Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Release date
June 21, 2016
December 20, 2016
Developers
Comcept, Inti Creates
WayForward
Publishers
Deep Silver
WayForward
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
70
65

Mighty No. 9

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 @ 3.3 GHz or AMD Phenom II X6
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon HD 7950 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 Ti
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows®8 or Windows®10
  • Processor: AMD Phenom(TM) II X6 1035T Processor @ 2.6GHz / Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.4GHz or higher
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
Which is better: Mighty No. 9 or Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero won the comparison against Mighty No. 9 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 Mighty No. 9 worth buying over Shantae: Half-Genie Hero?

Based on the metrics, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero 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. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:51 PM UTC

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