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Timen runnerVSWAVESHAPER

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

Timen runner

Timen runner

Quality
51Popularity
33Value
84
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−96% $0.20
Buy Now
VS
WAVESHAPER

WAVESHAPER

ActionCasualIndie
Quality
71Popularity
27Value
80
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 32 days
−20% $1.51
Buy Now

Winner

WAVESHAPER wins 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
Timen runner
5 of 13 metrics
WAVESHAPER
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.21 Wins
$1.51 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.20 Wins
$1.51 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-20% -
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
12 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
65.5% positive -
88.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
116 -
2.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
76 -
1.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
40 Wins
253 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
21 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
2.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
124 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
1 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2017 Wins
May 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeTimen runner

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeWAVESHAPER

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Timen runner
WAVESHAPER

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

Timen runner

Timen runner

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $0.20Buy Now
Steam
Steam +295% $0.79View
WAVESHAPER

WAVESHAPER

1 Store
Steam
Steam −20% $1.51Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Timen runner

Quality

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

66% positive (116 reviews) — mixed opinions
116 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.20 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

4 concurrent players — niche audience

WAVESHAPER

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (2,193 reviews) — very positive reception
2,193 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.51 — very accessible price
20% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

21 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTimen runnerWAVESHAPER
Release Date
May 26, 2017
May 3, 2017
Developers
REX PEX GAMES
GAMES FOR HUMANS
Publishers
REX PEX GAMES
GAMES FOR HUMANS
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
124

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Timen runner or WAVESHAPER?

WAVESHAPER won the comparison against Timen runner 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 Timen runner worth buying over WAVESHAPER?

Based on the metrics, WAVESHAPER 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. Timen runner currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC

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