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NEO ScavengerVSThe Last Flame

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

NEO Scavenger

NEO Scavenger

Quality
84Popularity
30Value
92
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈17d
-75% $3.74
Buy Now
VS
The Last Flame

The Last Flame

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
69Popularity
28Value
88
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈27d
-50% $9.99
Buy Now

Winner

NEO Scavenger wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

10
NEO Scavenger
10 of 15 metrics
The Last Flame
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.74 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.42 Wins
$9.99 -
Best Current Discount
-75% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
29 price changes Wins
17 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
89% positive Wins
85.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.4K Wins
2.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.9K Wins
2.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
482 -
389 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
24 -
28 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.4K Wins
2.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
62 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2014 -
Jan 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItNEO Scavenger

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

MaybeThe Last Flame

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
NEO Scavenger
The Last Flame

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

NEO Scavenger

NEO Scavenger

1 Store
Steam
Steam -75% $3.74Buy Now
The Last Flame

The Last Flame

2 Stores
Steam
Steam -50% $9.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +100% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

NEO Scavenger

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

89% positive (4,400 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
4,400 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$3.74 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-10% minor player decrease
26 concurrent players — niche audience

The Last Flame

Quality

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

85% positive (2,649 reviews) — very positive reception
2,649 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$9.99 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-11% minor player decrease
24 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNEO ScavengerThe Last Flame
Release Date
December 15, 2014
January 9, 2025
Developers
Blue Bottle Games
Hotloop
Publishers
Blue Bottle Games
Surefire.Games, Hotloop
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
62

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

NEO Scavenger

No PC requirements data available

The Last Flame

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5-3570K or AMD FX-9590
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 390X
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: NEO Scavenger or The Last Flame?

NEO Scavenger won the comparison against The Last Flame 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 NEO Scavenger worth buying over The Last Flame?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 09:45 PM UTC

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