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The AnacrusisVSWildgate

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

The Anacrusis

The Anacrusis

Quality
56Popularity
23Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈12h
-97% $0.31
Buy Now
VS
Wildgate

Wildgate

ActionStrategyCasualAdventureRPGMassively MultiplayerRacing
Quality
65Popularity
30Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-89% $3.29
Buy Now

Winner

Wildgate wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
The Anacrusis
5 of 13 metrics
Wildgate
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.31 Wins
$3.29 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.29 Wins
$5.15 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
-89% -
Sales Frequency
49 price changes -
60 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
68.5% positive -
78.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
620 -
5.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
425 -
3.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
195 Wins
1.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
17 Wins
Steam Recommendations
620 -
5.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
55 Wins
28 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2023 -
Jul 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Anacrusis

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

MaybeWildgate

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

Time Range:
The Anacrusis
Wildgate

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

The Anacrusis

The Anacrusis

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -97% $0.31Buy Now
Steam
Steam +3123% $9.99View
Wildgate

Wildgate

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $3.29Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +174% $9.00View
Steam
Steam +812% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

The Anacrusis

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

69% positive (620 reviews) — mixed opinions
620 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.31 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount

Wildgate

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

79% positive (4,960 reviews) — mostly positive
4,960 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$3.29 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-22% minor player decrease
14 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe AnacrusisWildgate
Release Date
December 5, 2023
July 22, 2025
Developers
Stray Bombay
Moonshot Games
Publishers
Stray Bombay
Dreamhaven
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
55
28

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Anacrusis

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Wildgate

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 2070 [8 GB] or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT [8 GB] or Intel Arc A580 [8 GB]
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 9 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Anacrusis or Wildgate?

Wildgate won the comparison against The Anacrusis 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 The Anacrusis worth buying over Wildgate?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:58 AM UTC

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