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MoonlighterVSTranscendence

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

Moonlighter

Moonlighter

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
68Popularity
34Value
81
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 15 hours
−93% $1.34
Buy Now
VS
Transcendence

Transcendence

Quality
69Popularity
38Value
88
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
−50% $7.49
Buy Now

Winner

Moonlighter wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Moonlighter
11 of 13 metrics
Transcendence
2 of 13 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.34 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.22 Wins
$7.49 -
Best Current Discount
-93% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
145 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
82.5% positive -
88.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
17.1K Wins
212 -
Positive Steam Reviews
14.1K Wins
187 -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.0K -
25 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
131 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
16.9K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
67 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
May 2018 Wins
Jul 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMoonlighter

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

MaybeTranscendence

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Moonlighter
Transcendence

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

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −93% $1.34Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +513% $8.22View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1392% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +1392% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1392% $19.99View
Transcendence

Transcendence

1 Store
Steam
Steam −50% $7.49Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Moonlighter

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (17,070 reviews) — mostly positive
17,070 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.34 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-49% player decline
102 concurrent players — smaller but active
17,070 total reviews — proven game with large community

Transcendence

Quality

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

88% positive (212 reviews) — very positive reception
212 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$7.49 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMoonlighterTranscendence
Release Date
May 29, 2018
July 24, 2015
Developers
Digital Sun
Kronosaur Productions
Publishers
11 bit studios
Kronosaur Productions
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
67

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

Transcendence

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Moonlighter or Transcendence?

Moonlighter won the comparison against Transcendence 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 Transcendence?

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. Transcendence currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC

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