The Pale Beyond vs Vagrus - The Riven Realms
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Pale Beyond wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Pale Beyond is R$43.29 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Pale Beyond | Vagrus - The Riven Realms |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 58 |
| Quality | 85 | 69 |
| Value | 73 | 62 |
| Popularity | 27 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 4.20 | R$ 47.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.4% positive | 84.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 37 | 28 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Pale Beyond | Vagrus - The Riven Realms |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 24, 2023 | October 5, 2021 |
| Developers | Saltstone Studios | Lost Pilgrims Studio |
| Publishers | Fellow Traveller | Lost Pilgrims Studios |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i5 or AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 1920x1080 minimum resolution, DirectX 11 compatible graphics card |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Pale Beyond or Vagrus - The Riven Realms?
The Pale Beyond won the comparison against Vagrus - The Riven Realms 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 Pale Beyond worth buying over Vagrus - The Riven Realms?
Based on the metrics, The Pale Beyond 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 Pale Beyond currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:32 PM UTC