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Only Climb: Better TogetherVSSo Close

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

Only Climb: Better Together

Only Climb: Better Together

ActionIndieAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayer3D +16
Quality
49Popularity
28Value
50
SteamBest price· Steam
$4.99
Buy
VS
So Close

So Close

ActionStrategyCasualAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayer3D +14
Quality
37Popularity
8Value
80
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−20% $5.87
Buy

Winner

Only Climb: Better Together wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Buy on Steam
9
Only Climb: Better Together
9 of 13 metrics
So Close
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$5.87 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.99 Wins
$5.87 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-20% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes Wins
1 price change -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
54% positive -
100% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.0K Wins
2 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.6K Wins
2 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.4K -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
57 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.8K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
5 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2023 -
Oct 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleOnly Climb: Better Together

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Wait for SaleSo Close

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Only Climb: Better Together
So Close

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

Only Climb: Better Together

Only Climb: Better Together

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy
So Close

So Close

1 Store
Steam
Steam −20% $5.87Buy

Only Climb: Better Together

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience: consistent negative feedback.

54% positive (2,953 reviews): mixed opinions
2,953 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$4.99: very accessible price
Historical low: $3.99: room for better deals

Popularity

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

53 concurrent players: niche audience

So Close

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience: consistent negative feedback.

100% positive (2 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
2 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$5.87: very accessible price
20% off: modest discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

4 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsOnly Climb: Better TogetherSo Close
Release date
July 25, 2023
October 1, 2026
Developers
Exbyte Studios
Applaunch
Publishers
Exbyte Studios
KMG Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
5
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Only Climb: Better Together

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 8/10/11 (64-Bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 10400 3.1 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 2600x 3.1 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

So Close

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64-Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 10400 3.1 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 2600x 3.1 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: A high-speed internet connection and a good connection between players are required to play online
Which is better: Only Climb: Better Together or So Close?

Only Climb: Better Together won the comparison against So Close 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 Only Climb: Better Together worth buying over So Close?

Based on the metrics, Only Climb: Better Together 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. So Close currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 11:22 AM UTC

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