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Nex MachinaVSSky Force Anniversary

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

Nex Machina

Nex Machina

Quality
87Popularity
26Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈18h
-84% $3.12
Buy Now
VS
Sky Force Anniversary

Sky Force Anniversary

Quality
74Popularity
27Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Nex Machina wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 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.

10
Nex Machina
10 of 15 metrics
Sky Force Anniversary
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.12 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.75 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-84% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
43 price changes Wins
16 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
89.7% positive -
92.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.5K -
2.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
1.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
151 Wins
156 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
3 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.5K -
2.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
39 Wins
27 -
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2017 Wins
Apr 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNex Machina

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

Wait for SaleSky Force Anniversary

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:
Nex Machina
Sky Force Anniversary

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

Nex Machina

Nex Machina

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -84% $3.12Buy Now
Steam
Steam +541% $19.99View
Sky Force Anniversary

Sky Force Anniversary

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +515% $61.39View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Nex Machina

Quality

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

90% positive (1,462 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,462 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.12 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.69)

Sky Force Anniversary

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

92% positive (2,064 reviews) — very positive reception
2,064 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$9.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $7.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNex MachinaSky Force Anniversary
Release Date
June 20, 2017
April 29, 2015
Developers
Housemarque
Infinite Dreams
Publishers
Housemarque
Infinite Dreams
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
39
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Nex Machina

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: 64 bit Windows 10 / 8 / 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 or AMD FX-4300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4 GB Video RAM - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 390
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Sky Force Anniversary

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Nex Machina or Sky Force Anniversary?

Nex Machina won the comparison against Sky Force Anniversary 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 Nex Machina worth buying over Sky Force Anniversary?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:50 AM UTC

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