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Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the MountainsVSXuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky

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

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Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky

Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky

Quality
75Popularity
27Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 10 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

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Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains
2 of 10 metrics
Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky
8 of 10 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$13.99 -
$9.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes
3 price changes
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
83.8% positive -
93.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K -
2.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
929 -
2.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
179 -
156 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
25 -
34 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.1K -
2.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 -
60 Wins
Supported Languages
3 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2023 Wins
Aug 2021 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleXuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleXuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains
Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky

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

Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains

Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains

1 Store
Steam
Steam$13.99Buy Now
Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky

Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

84% positive (1,108 reviews) — mostly positive
1,108 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$13.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-46% player decline
20 concurrent players — niche audience

Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

93% positive (2,367 reviews) — very positive reception
2,367 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +148%
52 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsXuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the MountainsXuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky
Release Date
July 25, 2023
August 18, 2021
Developers
SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT, DOMO Studio
SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT, DOMO Studio
Publishers
Gamirror Games, 方块游戏(CubeGame)
SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT, 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
50
60

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains or Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky?

Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky won the comparison against Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains 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 Xuan-Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains worth buying over Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky?

Based on the metrics, Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Scar of Sky 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC

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