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

Neva

Neva

Quality
91Popularity
32Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-52% $9.65
Buy Now
VS
Niko: Through The Dream

Niko: Through The Dream

Quality
66Popularity
37Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈4d
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Neva wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

13
Neva
13 of 15 metrics
Niko: Through The Dream
2 of 15 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.65 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.01 -
$0.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-52% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
65 price changes Wins
9 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
87/100 Wins
74/100 -
Steam Review Score
93.3% positive Wins
69.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
8.7K Wins
197 -
Positive Steam Reviews
8.1K Wins
137 -
Negative Steam Reviews
580 -
60 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
21 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
8.7K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
18 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2024 Wins
Jul 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNeva

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

Wait for SaleNiko: Through The Dream

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:
Neva
Niko: Through The Dream

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

Neva

Neva

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -52% $9.65Buy Now
Steam
Steam +107% $19.99View
Niko: Through The Dream

Niko: Through The Dream

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Neva

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

93% positive (8,709 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
8,709 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$9.65 — very accessible price
52% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($8.69)

Popularity

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

-80% player drop
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Niko: Through The Dream

Quality

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

70% positive (197 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
197 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNevaNiko: Through The Dream
Release Date
October 15, 2024
July 17, 2015
Developers
Nomada Studio
Studio Paint
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Studio Paint
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
18

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Neva

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 x64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD FX-8370
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4096 MB) / Radeon RX 470 (4096 MB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 120 FPS

Niko: Through The Dream

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Neva or Niko: Through The Dream?

Neva won the comparison against Niko: Through The Dream 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 Neva worth buying over Niko: Through The Dream?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:59 AM UTC

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