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SpindleVSTales [PC]

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

Spindle

Spindle

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
75Popularity
20Value
85
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 11 days
−40% $11.99
Buy Now
VS
Tales [PC]

Tales [PC]

Quality
60Popularity
35Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 39 days
$1.99
Buy Now

Winner

Spindle wins 8 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Spindle
8 of 11 metrics
Tales [PC]
3 of 11 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.99 -
$1.56 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.99 -
$0.59 Wins
Best Current Discount
-40% Wins
-22% -
Sales Frequency
8 price changes -
15 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
95.4% positive Wins
77.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
304 Wins
143 -
Positive Steam Reviews
290 Wins
111 -
Negative Steam Reviews
14 Wins
32 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Oct 2025 Wins
Nov 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSpindle

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

Wait for SaleTales [PC]

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Spindle
Tales [PC]

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

Spindle

Spindle

1 Store
Steam
Steam −40% $11.99Buy Now
Tales [PC]

Tales [PC]

1 Store
Steam
Steam$1.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Spindle

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (304 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
304 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$11.99 — reasonable price
40% off — decent discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Player count surging +300%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Tales [PC]

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

78% positive (143 reviews) — mostly positive
143 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$1.55 — very accessible price
22% off — modest discount

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSpindleTales [PC]
Release Date
October 13, 2025
November 14, 2016
Developers
Wobble Ghost
Ape Marina
Publishers
Deck13
Screen 7
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Spindle or Tales [PC]?

Spindle won the comparison against Tales [PC] 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 Spindle worth buying over Tales [PC]?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 07:38 PM UTC

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