Styx: Blades of GreedVSStyx: Master of Shadows
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Styx: Blades of Greed
Better Deal· Kinguin
Styx: Master of Shadows
Better Deal· GamersGateWinner
Styx: Master of Shadows wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Styx: Blades of Greed
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Styx: Master of Shadows
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Styx: Blades of Greed
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6800, 16 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 1080p High @ 60 FPS
Styx: Master of Shadows
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Styx: Blades of Greed or Styx: Master of Shadows?
Styx: Master of Shadows won the comparison against Styx: Blades of Greed 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 Styx: Blades of Greed worth buying over Styx: Master of Shadows?
Based on the metrics, Styx: Master of Shadows 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. Styx: Master of Shadows currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:22 PM UTC