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

Planes, Bullets and Vodka

Planes, Bullets and Vodka

Quality
69Popularity
28Value
58
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈5d
-46% $2.71
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VS
Savant - Ascent

Savant - Ascent

Quality
75Popularity
27Value
92
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈5d
-67% $0.65
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Winner

Planes, Bullets and Vodka wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Planes, Bullets and Vodka
8 of 14 metrics
Savant - Ascent
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.71 -
$0.65 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.49 Wins
$0.99 -
Best Current Discount
-46% -
-67% Wins
Sales Frequency
18 price changes Wins
17 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84.9% positive -
93.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.8K Wins
2.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
2.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
421 -
143 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
29 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
2.7K Wins
2.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
9 -
14 Wins
Supported Languages
21 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2016 Wins
Dec 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SalePlanes, Bullets and Vodka

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

MaybeSavant - Ascent

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:
Planes, Bullets and Vodka
Savant - Ascent

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

Planes, Bullets and Vodka

Planes, Bullets and Vodka

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -46% $2.71Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +84% $4.99View
Steam
Steam +84% $4.99View
Savant - Ascent

Savant - Ascent

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -67% $0.65Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +206% $1.99View
Steam
Steam +206% $1.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Planes, Bullets and Vodka

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

85% positive (2,788 reviews) — mostly positive
2,788 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$2.71 — very accessible price
46% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

-91% player drop
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Savant - Ascent

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

93% positive (2,137 reviews) — very positive reception
2,137 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.65 — very accessible price
67% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPlanes, Bullets and VodkaSavant - Ascent
Release Date
December 13, 2016
December 4, 2013
Developers
NukGames
D-Pad Studio
Publishers
NukGames
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
9
14

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Planes, Bullets and Vodka

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Microsoft® Windows® 7 or later
  • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 GHZ or higher
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Compatible with DirectX 9 or later
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 150 MB available space

Savant - Ascent

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Planes, Bullets and Vodka or Savant - Ascent?

Planes, Bullets and Vodka won the comparison against Savant - Ascent 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 Planes, Bullets and Vodka worth buying over Savant - Ascent?

Based on the metrics, Planes, Bullets and Vodka 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. Savant - Ascent currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC

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