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

Shoppe Keep

Shoppe Keep

IndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
58Popularity
27Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−87% $0.66
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VS
Slime Rancher

Slime Rancher

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
92Popularity
42Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−88% $2.40
Buy Now

Winner

Slime Rancher wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

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3
Shoppe Keep
3 of 15 metrics
Slime Rancher
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.66 Wins
$2.40 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.38 Wins
$2.61 -
Best Current Discount
-87% -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
103 price changes -
106 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
68.8% positive -
98% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.0K -
138.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K -
135.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
625 Wins
2.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
1.3K Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.0K -
134.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
31 -
57 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2016 -
Aug 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeShoppe Keep

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

Worth ItSlime Rancher

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Shoppe Keep
Slime Rancher

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

Shoppe Keep

Shoppe Keep

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Slime Rancher

Slime Rancher

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Shoppe Keep

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

69% positive (2,004 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,004 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.66 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +500%
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Slime Rancher

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

98% positive (138,406 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
138,406 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$2.40 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.34)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+21% player growth
1,391 concurrent players — solid base
160 new reviews — still being discovered
138,406 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsShoppe KeepSlime Rancher
Release Date
May 20, 2016
August 1, 2017
Developers
Strange Fire
Monomi Park
Publishers
Excalibur Publishing
Monomi Park
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
31
57

Shoppe Keep

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 64Bit Architecture: AMD Phenom II X4 / Intel i5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 750 / ATI Radeon HD 5670 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 900 MB available space

Slime Rancher

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Shoppe Keep or Slime Rancher?

Slime Rancher won the comparison against Shoppe Keep 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 Shoppe Keep worth buying over Slime Rancher?

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

Analysis updated: Aug 10, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

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