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

The Chant

The Chant

Quality
62Popularity
24Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈15h
-93% $1.72
Buy Now
VS
Wicked Seed

Wicked Seed

ActionIndieRPG
Quality
75Popularity
24Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Wicked Seed wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
The Chant
6 of 14 metrics
Wicked Seed
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.72 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.43 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-93% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
106 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
75.8% positive -
94.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
843 -
999 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
639 -
946 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
204 -
53 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
26 Wins
Steam Recommendations
843 -
994 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
42 -
81 Wins
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2022 -
Jan 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Chant

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

Wait for SaleWicked Seed

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
The Chant
Wicked Seed

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 Chant

The Chant

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -93% $1.72Buy Now
Steam
Steam +45% $2.49View
Wicked Seed

Wicked Seed

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

The Chant

Quality

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

76% positive (843 reviews) — mostly positive
843 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$1.72 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +200%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Wicked Seed

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (999 reviews) — very positive reception
999 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $15.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Strong +41% player growth
31 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe ChantWicked Seed
Release Date
November 3, 2022
January 23, 2026
Developers
Brass Token
Dead Right Games
Publishers
Prime Matter
Dead Right Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
42
81

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Chant

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 Super, 8 GB / Radeon RX 5700, 8 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended

Wicked Seed

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10+
  • Processor: Any within the last 5 years
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 2070+
  • Storage: 35 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Chant or Wicked Seed?

Wicked Seed won the comparison against The Chant 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 Chant worth buying over Wicked Seed?

Based on the metrics, Wicked Seed 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 Chant currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC

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