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The Serpent RogueVSYs X: Nordics

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

The Serpent Rogue

The Serpent Rogue

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
51Popularity
35Value
100
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈5d
-99% $0.20
Buy Now
VS
Ys X: Nordics

Ys X: Nordics

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
63Popularity
24Value
72
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Historical Low!
-25% $44.99
Buy Now

Winner

Ys X: Nordics wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 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.

5
The Serpent Rogue
5 of 13 metrics
Ys X: Nordics
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.20 Wins
$59.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.47 Wins
$44.99 -
Best Current Discount
-99% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
60 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
64.5% positive -
76.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
138 -
881 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
89 -
677 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
49 Wins
204 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
5 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
881 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
55 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
3 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2022 -
Oct 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Serpent Rogue

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

MaybeYs X: Nordics

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 Serpent Rogue
Ys X: Nordics

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 Serpent Rogue

The Serpent Rogue

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -99% $0.20Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +9895% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +9895% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +9895% $19.99View
Ys X: Nordics

Ys X: Nordics

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming -25% $44.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +33% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

The Serpent Rogue

Quality

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

64% positive (138 reviews) — mixed opinions
138 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.20 — very accessible price
99% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Ys X: Nordics

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (881 reviews) — mostly positive
881 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$44.99 — premium price
25% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-70% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Serpent RogueYs X: Nordics
Release Date
April 26, 2022
October 25, 2024
Developers
Sengi Games
Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH
Publishers
Team17
NIS America, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
55

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Serpent Rogue

No PC requirements data available

Ys X: Nordics

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Settings: 1440p, 60 FPS, High Graphics Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Serpent Rogue or Ys X: Nordics?

Ys X: Nordics won the comparison against The Serpent Rogue 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 Serpent Rogue worth buying over Ys X: Nordics?

Based on the metrics, Ys X: Nordics 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 Serpent Rogue currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:38 PM UTC

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