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The Bad KidsVSThe Scourge | Tai Ương

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

The Bad Kids

The Bad Kids

Quality
61Popularity
44Value
38
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈5d
$7.99
Buy Now
VS
The Scourge | Tai Ương

The Scourge | Tai Ương

Quality
75Popularity
25Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-77% $4.63
Buy Now

Winner

The Scourge | Tai Ương wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

2
The Bad Kids
2 of 14 metrics
The Scourge | Tai Ương
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.99 -
$4.63 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.19 Wins
$6.06 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-77% Wins
Sales Frequency
8 price changes -
45 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
75.6% positive -
93.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
558 -
1.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
422 -
1.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
136 -
70 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
9 Wins
Steam Recommendations
547 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
41 Wins
12 -
Supported Languages
3 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2023 -
Mar 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleThe Bad Kids

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeThe Scourge | Tai Ương

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 Bad Kids
The Scourge | Tai Ương

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 Bad Kids

The Bad Kids

1 Store
Steam
Steam$7.99Buy Now
The Scourge | Tai Ương

The Scourge | Tai Ương

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -77% $4.63Buy Now
Steam
Steam +332% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

The Bad Kids

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (558 reviews) — mostly positive
558 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$7.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-100% player drop

The Scourge | Tai Ương

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

94% positive (1,120 reviews) — very positive reception
1,120 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.63 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-61% player drop
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Bad KidsThe Scourge | Tai Ương
Release Date
January 17, 2023
March 28, 2026
Developers
Aluba Van+
Rare Reversee, Beaztek
Publishers
LightOn Game
Rare Reversee (Global), LICOGAME (China Publishing)
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
41
12

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Bad Kids

No PC requirements data available

The Scourge | Tai Ương

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 x64
  • Processor: Core I7 Gen 9, Ryzen 7 3700X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1660
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
  • VR Support:

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Bad Kids or The Scourge | Tai Ương?

The Scourge | Tai Ương won the comparison against The Bad Kids 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 Bad Kids worth buying over The Scourge | Tai Ương?

Based on the metrics, The Scourge | Tai Ương 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 Scourge | Tai Ương currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC

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