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

Reigns

Reigns

IndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
83Popularity
31Value
61
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-31% $2.05
Buy Now
VS
Ways of Alchemy

Ways of Alchemy

Quality
61Popularity
23Value
68
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-52% $8.72
Buy Now

Winner

Reigns wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Reigns
11 of 15 metrics
Ways of Alchemy
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.05 Wins
$8.72 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.74 Wins
$8.72 -
Best Current Discount
-31% -
-52% Wins
Sales Frequency
31 price changes Wins
13 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
87.4% positive Wins
74.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.5K Wins
653 -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.5K Wins
488 -
Negative Steam Reviews
941 -
165 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
8 Wins
7 -
Steam Recommendations
7.4K Wins
630 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
13 -
38 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2016 -
Aug 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeReigns

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

Wait for SaleWays of Alchemy

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:
Reigns
Ways of Alchemy

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

Reigns

Reigns

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -31% $2.05Buy Now
Steam
Steam +46% $2.99View
Ways of Alchemy

Ways of Alchemy

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -52% $8.72Buy Now
Steam
Steam +106% $17.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Reigns

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

87% positive (7,458 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,458 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.05 — very accessible price
31% off — modest discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +120%
11 concurrent players — niche audience

Ways of Alchemy

Quality

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

75% positive (653 reviews) — mostly positive
653 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$8.72 — very accessible price
52% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Strong +25% player growth
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsReignsWays of Alchemy
Release Date
August 11, 2016
August 22, 2025
Developers
Nerial
RocketBrush Games
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Gamersky Games, RocketBrush Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
13
38

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Reigns or Ways of Alchemy?

Reigns won the comparison against Ways of Alchemy 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 Reigns worth buying over Ways of Alchemy?

Based on the metrics, Reigns 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. Ways of Alchemy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:40 AM UTC

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