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Strange HorticultureVSThe Rise of the Golden Idol

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

Strange Horticulture

Strange Horticulture

IndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
90Popularity
34Value
75
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The Rise of the Golden Idol

The Rise of the Golden Idol

Quality
74Popularity
29Value
61
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 23 hours
−16% $16.80
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Winner

Strange Horticulture 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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Strange Horticulture
12 of 15 metrics
The Rise of the Golden Idol
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.48 Wins
$16.80 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.82 Wins
$13.74 -
Best Current Discount
-66% Wins
-16% -
Sales Frequency
157 price changes Wins
116 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.4% positive Wins
92.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
14.8K Wins
3.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
14.0K Wins
3.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
830 -
277 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
201 Wins
61 -
Steam Recommendations
14.6K Wins
3.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
18 -
46 Wins
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2022 -
Nov 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItStrange Horticulture

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

MaybeThe Rise of the Golden Idol

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Strange Horticulture
The Rise of the Golden Idol

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

Strange Horticulture

Strange Horticulture

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Kinguin
Kinguin −66% $5.48Buy Now
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GamersGate
GamersGate +192% $15.99View
Steam
Steam +192% $15.99View
The Rise of the Golden Idol

The Rise of the Golden Idol

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −16% $16.80Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +19% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +19% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +19% $19.99View

Strange Horticulture

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (14,803 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
14,803 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$5.48 — very accessible price
66% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($4.79)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-57% player drop
94 concurrent players — niche audience
14,803 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Rise of the Golden Idol

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

93% positive (3,770 reviews) — very positive reception
3,770 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$16.80 — reasonable price
16% off — minor discount
Historical low: $13.01 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+21% player growth
47 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsStrange HorticultureThe Rise of the Golden Idol
Release Date
January 21, 2022
November 12, 2024
Developers
Bad Viking
Color Gray Games
Publishers
Iceberg Interactive
Playstack
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
MacOs, Windows
Achievements
18
46

Strange Horticulture

No PC requirements data available

The Rise of the Golden Idol

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Which is better: Strange Horticulture or The Rise of the Golden Idol?

Strange Horticulture won the comparison against The Rise of the Golden Idol 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 Strange Horticulture worth buying over The Rise of the Golden Idol?

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

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC

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