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Nuclear BlazeVSThomas Was Alone

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

Nuclear Blaze

Nuclear Blaze

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
87Popularity
23Value
36
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-88% $1.17
Buy Now
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Thomas Was Alone

Thomas Was Alone

Quality
86Popularity
29Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈5d
-90% $0.95
Buy Now

Winner

Thomas Was Alone 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.

5
Nuclear Blaze
5 of 15 metrics
Thomas Was Alone
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.17 -
$0.95 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.11 -
$0.92 Wins
Best Current Discount
-88% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
29 price changes Wins
14 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
74/100 -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.4% positive Wins
92.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
742 -
4.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
715 -
3.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
27 Wins
298 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
3 Wins
Steam Recommendations
722 -
4.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
20 -
35 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2021 Wins
Nov 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleNuclear Blaze

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

MaybeThomas Was Alone

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Nuclear Blaze
Thomas Was Alone

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

Nuclear Blaze

Nuclear Blaze

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $1.17Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +28% $1.50View
GamersGate
GamersGate +28% $1.50View
Steam
Steam +754% $9.99View
Thomas Was Alone

Thomas Was Alone

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $0.95Buy Now
Steam
Steam +952% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Nuclear Blaze

Quality

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

96% positive (742 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
742 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$1.17 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.09)

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Thomas Was Alone

Quality

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

93% positive (4,125 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
4,125 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.95 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.81)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +100%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNuclear BlazeThomas Was Alone
Release Date
October 18, 2021
November 12, 2012
Developers
Deepnight Games
Bithell Games
Publishers
Deepnight Games
Bithell Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
20
35

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Nuclear Blaze or Thomas Was Alone?

Thomas Was Alone won the comparison against Nuclear Blaze 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 Nuclear Blaze worth buying over Thomas Was Alone?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC

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