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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

The Merlies

The Merlies

Quality
64Popularity
12Value
68
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−32% $13.52
Buy
VS
Vicky The Fox

Vicky The Fox

Quality
—Popularity
—Value
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Scores are estimated for unreleased games

Winner

The Merlies wins 10 of 13 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.

Buy on Kinguin
10
The Merlies
10 of 13 metrics
Vicky The Fox
3 of 13 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$13.52 Wins
N/A -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.11 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-32% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
10 price changes Wins
0 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
92.3% positive Wins
N/A -
Total Steam Reviews
26 Wins
0 -
Positive Steam Reviews
24 Wins
0 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2 -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
11 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
34 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
7 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2026 -
Mar 2027 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleThe Merlies

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

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Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
The Merlies
Vicky The Fox

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 Merlies

The Merlies

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −32% $13.52Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +48% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +48% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +48% $19.99View
Vicky The Fox

Vicky The Fox

No deals available

The Merlies

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

92% positive (26 reviews): very positive reception
26 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$13.52: reasonable price
32% off: modest discount
Near historical low ($13.11)

Popularity

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

Players down 86% in recent days
4 concurrent players: niche audience

Vicky The Fox

No data available
Game detailsThe MerliesVicky The Fox
Release date
September 29, 2026
March 1, 2027
Developers
Darjeeling, ARTE France, Blue Ramen
NineLivesInteractive
Publishers
ARTE France, GCORES PUBLISHING
NineLivesInteractive
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
34
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Which is better: The Merlies or Vicky The Fox?

The Merlies won the comparison against Vicky The Fox 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 Merlies worth buying over Vicky The Fox?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC

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