The Vagrant vs X-Blades
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Vagrant wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. X-Blades is $2.38 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Vagrant | X-Blades |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 58 |
| Quality | 73 | 54 |
| Value | 51 | 88 |
| Popularity | 32 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.25 | $0.87 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.6% positive | 60% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 7 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Vagrant | X-Blades |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 13, 2018 | April 30, 2009 |
| Developers | O.T.K Games | Gaijin Entertainment |
| Publishers | Thermite Games | Topware Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows XP SP 2/ Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.0 GHz or better | Intel/AMD Multicore CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 750 / AMD R7 260X or better ; 2G or higher | with Shader 3.0 support and 256 MB RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 1200 MB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Vagrant or X-Blades?
The Vagrant won the comparison against X-Blades 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 Vagrant worth buying over X-Blades?
Based on the metrics, The Vagrant 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. X-Blades currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC