The Centennial Case : A Shijima Story vs The Shell Part I: Inferno
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Shell Part I: Inferno wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Centennial Case : A Shijima Story is $5.89 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Centennial Case : A Shijima Story | The Shell Part I: Inferno |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 59 | 50 |
| Quality | 65 | 73 |
| Value | 78 | 43 |
| Popularity | 25 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.10 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.1% positive | 90.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 14 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
The Centennial Case : A Shijima Story
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$14.10−72%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$14.22−72%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$49.99Buy The Shell Part I: Inferno
Side by side over time
The Centennial Case : A Shijima StoryThe Shell Part I: Inferno
Details and requirements
| Item | The Centennial Case : A Shijima Story | The Shell Part I: Inferno |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 12, 2022 | July 27, 2023 |
| Developers | Square Enix | Innocent Grey |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Shiravune |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 64-bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 5 1400 / Intel® Core™ i7-6700 | intel Core i series (without CULV) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 460 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 | NVIDIA GeForce 8000 or AMD Radeon HD 2000 + |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Centennial Case : A Shijima Story or The Shell Part I: Inferno?
The Shell Part I: Inferno won the comparison against The Centennial Case : A Shijima Story 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 Centennial Case : A Shijima Story worth buying over The Shell Part I: Inferno?
Based on the metrics, The Shell Part I: Inferno 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 Centennial Case : A Shijima Story currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:19 PM UTC