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NightingaleVSValheim

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

Nightingale

Nightingale

ActionEarly AccessAdventureRPGBase BuildingSingleplayerMultiplayer +13
Quality
57Popularity
34Value
39
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
−9% $27.27
Buy
VS
Valheim

Valheim

ActionIndieAdventureRPGBase BuildingSingleplayerMultiplayer +14
Quality
93Popularity
90Value
59
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 13 hours
−27% $22.01
Buy

Winner

Valheim wins 13 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.

Buy on GAMIVO
2
Nightingale
2 of 15 metrics
Valheim
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$27.27 -
$22.01 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.99 Wins
$9.99 -
Best Current Discount
-9% -
-27% Wins
Sales Frequency
142 price changes -
195 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
66.1% positive -
93.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
15.3K -
472.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
10.1K -
443.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
5.2K Wins
29.6K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
56 -
115.8K Wins
Steam Recommendations
15.3K -
473.1K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
28 -
53 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2024 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleNightingale

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItValheim

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

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Nightingale
Valheim

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

Nightingale

Nightingale

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −9% $27.27Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin$27.38View
Steam
Steam +10% $29.99View
Valheim

Valheim

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −27% $22.01Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $22.36View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +36% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +36% $29.99View

Nightingale

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

66% positive (15,342 reviews): mixed opinions
15,342 reviews: large sample

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$27.27: mid-range price
9% off: minor discount

Popularity

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

Players up 162% in recent days
110 concurrent players: smaller but active
15,342 total reviews: proven game with large community

Valheim

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (472,729 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 89/100: high marks from professional reviewers
472,729 reviews: very large sample

Value

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

$22.01: mid-range price
27% off: modest discount

Popularity

Trending now: growing player base and active community.

Players up 95% in recent days
151,385 concurrent players: very large community
968 new reviews: steady interest
472,729 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam
Game detailsNightingaleValheim
Release date
February 20, 2024
September 9, 2026
Developers
Inflexion Games
Iron Gate AB
Publishers
Inflexion Games
Coffee Stain Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
28
53

Nightingale

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-Bit (see additional notes)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 Super / Radeon RX 5700XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 70 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required. Windows 10 version 1909 (revision 18363.1350 or greater). Version 2004 (revision 19041.789 or greater). Version 20H2 (revision 19042.789 or greater).

Valheim

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or later
  • Processor: i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Which is better: Nightingale or Valheim?

Valheim won the comparison against Nightingale 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 Nightingale worth buying over Valheim?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:14 AM UTC

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