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OwlboyVSYesterSol

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

Owlboy

Owlboy

ActionIndieAdventureSingleplayerExplorationCute +14
Quality
87Popularity
29Value
81
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−85% $2.98
Buy
VS
YesterSol

YesterSol

ActionIndieAdventureExplorationCuteNature +14
Quality
49Popularity
12Value
53
SteamBest price· Steam
$11.99
Buy

Winner

Owlboy wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Buy on Kinguin
12
Owlboy
12 of 15 metrics
YesterSol
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.98 Wins
$11.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.82 Wins
$11.89 -
Best Current Discount
-85% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
142 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
85.9% positive Wins
72% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.7K Wins
25 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.2K Wins
18 -
Negative Steam Reviews
518 -
7 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
3.7K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
12 -
55 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2016 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItOwlboy

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Wait for SaleYesterSol

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:
Owlboy
YesterSol

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

Owlboy

Owlboy

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −85% $2.98Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $3.05View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
YesterSol

YesterSol

1 Store
Steam
Steam$11.99Buy

Owlboy

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

86% positive (3,683 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100: high marks from professional reviewers
3,683 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low: a solid moment to consider buying.

$2.98: very accessible price
85% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($2.82)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 33% in recent days
4 concurrent players: niche audience

YesterSol

Quality

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

72% positive (25 reviews): mostly positive
25 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$11.99: reasonable price
Near historical low ($11.89)

Popularity

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

3 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsOwlboyYesterSol
Release date
November 1, 2016
September 17, 2026
Developers
D-Pad Studio
Neat Games
Publishers
D-Pad Studio
Neat Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
12
55
Which is better: Owlboy or YesterSol?

Owlboy won the comparison against YesterSol 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 Owlboy worth buying over YesterSol?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:09 AM UTC

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