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Pocket RoguesVSShotgun Legend

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

Pocket Rogues

Pocket Rogues

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
72Popularity
22Value
70
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈31d
-50% $2.99
Buy Now
VS
Shotgun Legend

Shotgun Legend

Quality
72Popularity
48Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$0.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
Pocket Rogues
6 of 12 metrics
Shotgun Legend
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$0.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-50% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
14 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
90.3% positive Wins
90% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
547 -
897 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
494 -
807 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
53 Wins
90 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
14 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
546 -
895 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 -
35 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2018 Wins
Jan 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybePocket Rogues

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

MaybeShotgun Legend

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:
Pocket Rogues
Shotgun Legend

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

Pocket Rogues

Pocket Rogues

1 Store
Steam
Steam -50% $2.99Buy Now
Shotgun Legend

Shotgun Legend

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$0.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +79% $1.77View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Pocket Rogues

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

90% positive (546 reviews) — very positive reception
546 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.99 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
Historical low: $2.39 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +138%
19 concurrent players — niche audience

Shotgun Legend

Quality

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

90% positive (897 reviews) — very positive reception
897 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$0.99 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPocket RoguesShotgun Legend
Release Date
October 25, 2018
January 15, 2018
Developers
EtherGaming
Jonathan Tindell
Publishers
EtherGaming
Wastebasket Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
21
35

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Pocket Rogues

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Shotgun Legend

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel i3 or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce 8600GT or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: XInput Compatible Gamepad (DirectX Required)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Pocket Rogues or Shotgun Legend?

Pocket Rogues and Shotgun Legend are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Pocket Rogues worth buying over Shotgun Legend?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Pocket Rogues currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:50 AM UTC

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