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Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended EditionVSTransistor

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

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
84Popularity
29Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−91% $1.84
Buy Now
VS
Transistor

Transistor

Quality
90Popularity
36Value
38
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 3 days
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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8
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
8 of 14 metrics
Transistor
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.84 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.63 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
48 price changes Wins
11 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
86.5% positive -
93.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.6K -
28.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.1K -
26.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
484 Wins
1.8K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
30 Wins
13 -
Steam Recommendations
3.6K -
27.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
60 Wins
33 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2015 Wins
May 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeShadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

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

MaybeTransistor

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:
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
Transistor

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

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $1.84Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +20% $2.20View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Transistor

Transistor

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +48% $29.55View

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

Quality

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

86% positive (3,585 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,585 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.84 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.56)

Popularity

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

-16% minor player decrease
32 concurrent players — niche audience

Transistor

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

94% positive (27,986 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
27,986 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

+8% player growth
13 concurrent players — niche audience
27,986 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsShadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended EditionTransistor
Release Date
August 20, 2015
May 20, 2014
Developers
Harebrained Schemes
Supergiant Games
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Supergiant Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
60
33
Which is better: Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition or Transistor?

Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition won the comparison against Transistor 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 Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition worth buying over Transistor?

Based on the metrics, Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended 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. Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 06:16 PM UTC

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