Back to browse

Mists of AidenVSPalmyra Orphanage

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

Mists of Aiden

Mists of Aiden

Quality
72Popularity
48Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 4 days
$6.99
Buy Now
VS
Palmyra Orphanage

Palmyra Orphanage

Quality
71Popularity
45Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 42 days
$5.99
Buy Now

Winner

Palmyra Orphanage wins 5 of 10 head-to-head metrics.

Palmyra Orphanage is currently cheaper ($5.99 vs $6.99 for Mists of Aiden) in USD — the more budget-friendly option right now.

Grab It Now
5
Mists of Aiden
5 of 10 metrics
Palmyra Orphanage
5 of 10 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.99 -
$5.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$4.73 Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
11 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
90.6% positive Wins
89.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
982 Wins
624 -
Positive Steam Reviews
890 Wins
557 -
Negative Steam Reviews
92 -
67 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
980 Wins
618 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
11 -
16 Wins
Supported Languages
3 languages
3 languages
Release Date
Nov 2020 Wins
Sep 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMists of Aiden

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

MaybePalmyra Orphanage

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:
Mists of Aiden
Palmyra Orphanage

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

Mists of Aiden

Mists of Aiden

1 Store
Steam
Steam$6.99Buy Now
Palmyra Orphanage

Palmyra Orphanage

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now

Mists of Aiden

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

91% positive (982 reviews) — very positive reception
982 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$6.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $5.52 — room for better deals

Palmyra Orphanage

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

89% positive (624 reviews) — very positive reception
624 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$5.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $4.73 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsMists of AidenPalmyra Orphanage
Release Date
November 10, 2020
September 24, 2019
Developers
Steppe Hare Studio
Steppe Hare Studio
Publishers
Steppe Hare Studio
Steppe Hare Studio
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
11
16

Mists of Aiden

Recommended

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

Palmyra Orphanage

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Which is better: Mists of Aiden or Palmyra Orphanage?

Palmyra Orphanage won the comparison against Mists of Aiden 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 Mists of Aiden worth buying over Palmyra Orphanage?

Based on the metrics, Palmyra Orphanage 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.