Start an egg vs Twelves:Shadow
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Start an egg wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Twelves:Shadow is $3.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Start an egg | Twelves:Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Skip This | 47 | 38 |
| Quality | 62 | 33 |
| Value | 50 | 46 |
| Popularity | 21 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $15.99 | $6.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.3% positive | 35.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Start an egg | Twelves:Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 20, 2023 | July 17, 2025 |
| Developers | Ting Game | JuLu Studio |
| Publishers | Ting Game | JuLu Studio |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 64-bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7 Processor | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Start an egg or Twelves:Shadow?
Start an egg won the comparison against Twelves:Shadow 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 Start an egg worth buying over Twelves:Shadow?
Based on the metrics, Start an egg 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. Start an egg currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:37 PM UTC