Notes of Soul vs ShellShock Live
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ShellShock Live wins 12 of 13 head-to-head metrics. ShellShock Live is $1.72 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Notes of Soul | ShellShock Live |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 68 |
| Quality | 62 | 75 |
| Value | 82 | 74 |
| Popularity | 34 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.16 | $2.44 |
| Steam Review Score | 73.8% positive | 93.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 54 | 143 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Notes of SoulShellShock Live
Details and requirements
| Item | Notes of Soul | ShellShock Live |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 17, 2019 | May 22, 2020 |
| Developers | （Hong Kong）GKD Game Studio | kChamp Games |
| Publishers | （Hong Kong）GKD Game Studio | kChamp Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, Windows 8.1,Windows10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Notes of Soul or ShellShock Live?
ShellShock Live won the comparison against Notes of Soul 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 Notes of Soul worth buying over ShellShock Live?
Based on the metrics, ShellShock Live 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. Notes of Soul currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Related comparisons
Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:33 PM UTC