SteelrisingVSThe Relic: First Guardian
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Steelrising
Best price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
The Relic: First Guardian
Best price· Kinguin · Key marketplaceWinner
Steelrising wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
Steelrising
Quality
Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.
The Relic: First Guardian
Quality
Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.
Value
Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.
Steelrising
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, 8 GB AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 67 GB available space
The Relic: First Guardian
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Processor: Intel i5-12650H / Ryzen 7 5800
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Additional Notes: Supports 21:9 ultrawide display aspect ratio
Which is better: Steelrising or The Relic: First Guardian?
Steelrising won the comparison against The Relic: First Guardian 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 Steelrising worth buying over The Relic: First Guardian?
Based on the metrics, Steelrising 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. Steelrising currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:14 AM UTC