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Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)VSThe Cave

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

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
67Popularity
30Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-87% $1.91
Buy Now
VS
The Cave

The Cave

Quality
79Popularity
28Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 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.

11
Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)
11 of 15 metrics
The Cave
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.91 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.93 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-87% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
37 price changes Wins
1 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
68/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
81.2% positive -
87.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.8K Wins
2.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.7K Wins
2.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
305 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
5.8K Wins
2.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
19 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
16 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2014 Wins
Jan 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNever Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)

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

Wait for SaleThe Cave

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:
Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)
The Cave

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

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -87% $1.91Buy Now
Steam
Steam +685% $14.99View
The Cave

The Cave

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)

Quality

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

81% positive (5,787 reviews) — mostly positive
5,787 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.91 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.90)

Popularity

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

Strong +40% player growth
7 concurrent players — niche audience

The Cave

Quality

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

88% positive (2,451 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 68/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,451 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-20% minor player decrease
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNever Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)The Cave
Release Date
November 18, 2014
January 23, 2013
Developers
E-Line Media, Upper One Games
Double Fine Productions
Publishers
E-Line Media
Xbox Game Studios, Double Fine Productions
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
19
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna)

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.8 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.2 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 650 Ti or Radeon HD 7790
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Xbox 360 controller or equivalent recommended

The Cave

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows 7
  • Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, or AMD Athlon 64 at 2.2 GHz
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:512 MB GeForce 220, Radeon 4550, Intel HD 3000 Graphics
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:1.5 GB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) or The Cave?

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) won the comparison against The Cave 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 Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) worth buying over The Cave?

Based on the metrics, Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) 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. Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC

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