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MoonlighterVSSpell Disk

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

Moonlighter

Moonlighter

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
68Popularity
34Value
99
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈1d
-95% $1.06
Buy Now
VS
Spell Disk

Spell Disk

Quality
72Popularity
24Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Moonlighter wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

11
Moonlighter
11 of 14 metrics
Spell Disk
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.06 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.22 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
112 price changes Wins
1 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
82.4% positive -
89.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
17.0K Wins
951 -
Positive Steam Reviews
14.0K Wins
853 -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.0K -
98 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
122 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
16.9K Wins
948 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
67 Wins
63 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
May 2018 -
Mar 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItMoonlighter

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Wait for SaleSpell Disk

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Moonlighter
Spell Disk

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

Moonlighter

Moonlighter

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $1.06Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1786% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1786% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1786% $19.99View
Spell Disk

Spell Disk

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Moonlighter

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (16,972 reviews) — mostly positive
16,972 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.06 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-55% player drop
85 concurrent players — niche audience
16,972 total reviews — proven game with large community

Spell Disk

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (951 reviews) — very positive reception
951 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-25% player decline
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMoonlighterSpell Disk
Release Date
May 29, 2018
March 1, 2024
Developers
Digital Sun
Sunpeak Games
Publishers
11 bit studios
Sunpeak Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
67
63

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Moonlighter

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Spell Disk

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.2 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 480 / Radeon HD 5870 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Moonlighter or Spell Disk?

Moonlighter won the comparison against Spell Disk 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 Moonlighter worth buying over Spell Disk?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC

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