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Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's StoneVSThe Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams

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

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

Quality
70Popularity
39Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−89% $1.66
Buy Now
VS
The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams

The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams

Quality
68Popularity
40Value
82
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−87% $1.96
Buy Now

Winner

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone wins 7 of 9 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone
7 of 9 metrics
The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams
2 of 9 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.66 Wins
$1.96 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.78 Wins
$1.95 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-87% -
Sales Frequency
49 price changes Wins
19 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
89.1% positive Wins
86.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
258 -
302 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
230 -
260 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
28 Wins
42 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Apr 2016 Wins
Feb 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

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

MaybeThe Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams

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:
Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone
The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams

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

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $1.66Buy Now
Steam
Steam +803% $14.99View
The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams

The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −87% $1.96Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +52% $2.98View
Steam
Steam +665% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

89% positive (258 reviews) — very positive reception
258 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.66 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.64)

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

86% positive (302 reviews) — very positive reception
302 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.96 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.95)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMythic Wonders: The Philosopher's StoneThe Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams
Release Date
April 21, 2016
February 18, 2016
Developers
Organic 2 Digital Studio
Gogii Games
Publishers
Artifex Mundi
Artifex Mundi
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone or The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams?

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone won the comparison against The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams 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 Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone worth buying over The Emerald Maiden: Symphony of Dreams?

Based on the metrics, Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone 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. Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 09:07 PM UTC

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