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

Shadowrun Returns

Shadowrun Returns

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
83Popularity
32Value
80
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−90% $1.54
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Torment: Tides of Numenera

Torment: Tides of Numenera

Quality
74Popularity
27Value
77
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 17 hours
−89% $3.96
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Winner

Shadowrun Returns wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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Shadowrun Returns
8 of 13 metrics
Torment: Tides of Numenera
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.54 Wins
$3.96 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.62 Wins
$3.91 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-89% -
Sales Frequency
118 price changes -
141 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
76/100 -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
88.5% positive Wins
72.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
9.5K Wins
2.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
8.4K Wins
1.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
559 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
27 Wins
9 -
Steam Recommendations
9.5K Wins
2.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
52 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages
6 languages
Release Date
Jul 2013 -
Feb 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeShadowrun Returns

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeTorment: Tides of Numenera

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Shadowrun Returns
Torment: Tides of Numenera

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 Returns

Shadowrun Returns

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Torment: Tides of Numenera

Torment: Tides of Numenera

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Shadowrun Returns

Quality

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

89% positive (9,498 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
9,498 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.54 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.19 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +227%
36 concurrent players — niche audience

Torment: Tides of Numenera

Quality

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

73% positive (2,039 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,039 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$3.96 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.43)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+20% player growth
12 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsShadowrun ReturnsTorment: Tides of Numenera
Release Date
July 25, 2013
February 27, 2017
Developers
Harebrained Schemes
inXile Entertainment
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Xbox Game Studios, inXile Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
52

Shadowrun Returns

No PC requirements data available

Torment: Tides of Numenera

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel i5 series or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Which is better: Shadowrun Returns or Torment: Tides of Numenera?

Shadowrun Returns won the comparison against Torment: Tides of Numenera 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 Returns worth buying over Torment: Tides of Numenera?

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

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC

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