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

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

Quality
93Popularity
46Value
88
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−50% $29.99
Buy
VS
Styx: Shards of Darkness

Styx: Shards of Darkness

Quality
79Popularity
30Value
64
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 18 hours
−92% $1.58
Buy

Winner

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition wins 9 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 Steam
9
Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
9 of 15 metrics
Styx: Shards of Darkness
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$1.58 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$1.31 Wins
Best Current Discount
-50% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
204 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
72/100 -
Steam Review Score
95% positive Wins
84.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
260.6K Wins
5.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
247.7K Wins
4.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
12.9K -
804 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5.6K Wins
66 -
Steam Recommendations
259.7K Wins
5.1K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
34 -
38 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2019 Wins
Mar 2017 -
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItSekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

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

MaybeStyx: Shards of Darkness

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Styx: Shards of Darkness

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

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −50% $29.99Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin$122.75View
Styx: Shards of Darkness

Styx: Shards of Darkness

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −92% $1.58Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +291% $6.17View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (260,579 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 88/100: high marks from professional reviewers
260,579 reviews: very large sample

Value

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

$29.99: mid-range price
50% off: solid discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 55% in recent days
4,557 concurrent players: solid base
307 new reviews: still being discovered
260,579 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Styx: Shards of Darkness

Quality

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

84% positive (5,144 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 72/100: generally favorable from critics
5,144 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$1.58: very accessible price
92% off: deep discount
Historical low: $1.31: room for better deals

Popularity

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

Players up 27% in recent days
66 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsSekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY EditionStyx: Shards of Darkness
Release date
March 21, 2019
March 14, 2017
Developers
FromSoftware, Inc.
Cyanide Studio
Publishers
Activision (Excluding Japan and Asia), FromSoftware, Inc. (Japan), 方块游戏 (Asia)
Nacon
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
34
38

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 8 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K | AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 Compatible

Styx: Shards of Darkness

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: AMD FX-8350 X8 (4,0 GHz)/Intel Core i7-4790 (3,6 GHz)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4 GB, AMD Radeon R9 390 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 11 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR ONLINE GAMING AND GAME ACTIVATION
Which is better: Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition or Styx: Shards of Darkness?

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition won the comparison against Styx: Shards of Darkness 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 Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition worth buying over Styx: Shards of Darkness?

Based on the metrics, Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition 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. Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 08:18 AM UTC

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