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RatatanVSShanhe

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

Ratatan

Ratatan

ActionCasualIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
69Popularity
27Value
50
GamersGateBetter Deal· GamersGate
-15% $21.24
Buy Now
VS
Shanhe

Shanhe

Quality
61Popularity
44Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$6.99
Buy Now

Winner

Ratatan wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 12 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.

7
Ratatan
7 of 12 metrics
Shanhe
5 of 12 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$6.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$21.24 -
$1.39 Wins
Sales Frequency
6 price changes -
11 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
85.5% positive Wins
75.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
522 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.0K Wins
393 -
Negative Steam Reviews
344 -
129 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
30 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.4K Wins
521 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
29 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2025 Wins
Jul 2023 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleRatatan

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

Wait for SaleShanhe

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Ratatan
Shanhe

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

Ratatan

Ratatan

2 Stores
GamersGate
GamersGate -15% $21.24Buy Now
Steam
Steam +18% $24.99View
Shanhe

Shanhe

1 Store
Steam
Steam$6.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Ratatan

Quality

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

85% positive (2,366 reviews) — very positive reception
2,366 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$21.24 — mid-range price
15% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($19.99)

Popularity

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

-42% player decline
15 concurrent players — niche audience

Shanhe

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

75% positive (522 reviews) — mostly positive
522 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$6.99 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRatatanShanhe
Release Date
September 18, 2025
July 13, 2023
Developers
TVT Co. Ltd., Ratata Arts
INDIECN, SilverBlade
Publishers
Game Source Entertainment
INDIECN
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
29

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Ratatan

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Quad Core 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060, Radeon RX 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A580
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: An internet connection with a non-symmetric NAT type (e.g., open or moderate) is required to play online co-op.

Shanhe

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ratatan or Shanhe?

Ratatan won the comparison against Shanhe 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 Ratatan worth buying over Shanhe?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 5, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC

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