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

Shadows of Adam

Shadows of Adam

Quality
80Popularity
38Value
40
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Splintered

Splintered

Quality
70Popularity
20Value
47
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Splintered wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 11 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.

4
Shadows of Adam
4 of 11 metrics
Splintered
7 of 11 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$9.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.74 Wins
$6.99 -
Sales Frequency
5 price changes -
7 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
87.1% positive -
88.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
217 -
293 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
189 -
260 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
28 Wins
33 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
2 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Feb 2017 -
Oct 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeShadows of Adam

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

Wait for SaleSplintered

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:
Shadows of Adam
Splintered

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

Shadows of Adam

Shadows of Adam

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$14.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $14.99View
Splintered

Splintered

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Shadows of Adam

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

87% positive (216 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
216 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Splintered

Quality

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

89% positive (293 reviews) — very positive reception
293 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-67% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsShadows of AdamSplintered
Release Date
February 23, 2017
October 23, 2025
Developers
Something Classic Games LLC
dotMake Studios
Publishers
Something Classic Games LLC
dotMake Studios
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Shadows of Adam or Splintered?

Splintered won the comparison against Shadows of Adam 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 Shadows of Adam worth buying over Splintered?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:40 AM UTC

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