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The QuestVSWizardry 8

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

The Quest

The Quest

Quality
69Popularity
22Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-35% $6.50
Buy Now
VS
Wizardry 8

Wizardry 8

Quality
87Popularity
25Value
68
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈40d
-80% $1.99
Buy Now

Winner

Wizardry 8 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 13 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 Quest
2 of 13 metrics
Wizardry 8
11 of 13 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.50 -
$1.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$1.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-35% -
-80% Wins
Sales Frequency
57 price changes -
85 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
86.5% positive -
89.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
503 -
1.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
435 -
940 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
68 Wins
111 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
29 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
1 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2016 Wins
Sep 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Quest

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

MaybeWizardry 8

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 Quest
Wizardry 8

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 Quest

The Quest

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -35% $6.50Buy Now
Steam
Steam +54% $9.99View
Wizardry 8

Wizardry 8

4 Stores
Steam
Steam -80% $1.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +80% $3.58View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +402% $9.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +402% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

The Quest

Quality

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

86% positive (503 reviews) — very positive reception
503 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$6.50 — very accessible price
35% off — decent discount
Historical low: $4.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Wizardry 8

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

89% positive (1,051 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,051 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-11% minor player decrease
16 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe QuestWizardry 8
Release Date
February 19, 2016
September 10, 2013
Developers
Redshift Games
Sir-Tech Canada
Publishers
Redshift Games
Drecom Co., Ltd., Nightdive Studios, Atari
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Quest

No PC requirements data available

Wizardry 8

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Pentium 333MHz Processor
  • Memory: 128 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 16MB 3D Accelerated Video Card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9 compatible card or onboard sound
  • Additional Notes: Sound Card and Mouse also required for the best experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Quest or Wizardry 8?

Wizardry 8 won the comparison against The Quest 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 Quest worth buying over Wizardry 8?

Based on the metrics, Wizardry 8 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. Wizardry 8 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:43 AM UTC

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