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7 Days to DieVSPlains of Pain

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

7 Days to Die

7 Days to Die

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
71Popularity
48Value
63
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 20 hours
−52% $21.80
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VS
Plains of Pain

Plains of Pain

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
67Popularity
24Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 4 days
$19.99
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Winner

7 Days to Die wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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7 Days to Die
11 of 14 metrics
Plains of Pain
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$21.80 -
$19.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$17.57 -
$15.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-52% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
201 price changes Wins
13 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
87.5% positive Wins
83.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
271.5K Wins
856 -
Positive Steam Reviews
237.6K Wins
711 -
Negative Steam Reviews
33.8K -
145 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
26.4K Wins
57 -
Steam Recommendations
278.0K Wins
846 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
43 Wins
4 -
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2024 Wins
Feb 2023 -
GameValio Recommendation
Maybe7 Days to Die

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

Wait for SalePlains of Pain

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
7 Days to Die
Plains of Pain

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

7 Days to Die

7 Days to Die

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −52% $21.80Buy Now
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Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +106% $44.99View
Steam
Steam +106% $44.99View
Plains of Pain

Plains of Pain

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

7 Days to Die

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (271,453 reviews) — very positive reception
271,453 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$21.80 — mid-range price
52% off — solid discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-11% minor player decrease
28,844 concurrent players — very healthy
271,453 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Plains of Pain

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

83% positive (855 reviews) — mostly positive
855 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-19% minor player decrease
44 concurrent players — niche audience
Game Details7 Days to DiePlains of Pain
Release Date
July 25, 2024
February 17, 2023
Developers
The Fun Pimps
Cobra Byte Digital
Publishers
The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC
Cobra Byte Digital
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
43
4

7 Days to Die

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or higher (64-bit)
  • Processor: 3.2 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4 GB Dedicated Memory
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Running a Dedicated Server and Client on the same computer will double ram requirements. Also future releases may require more hard drive space.

Plains of Pain

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 980 / AMD R9 Fury
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
Which is better: 7 Days to Die or Plains of Pain?

7 Days to Die won the comparison against Plains of Pain 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 7 Days to Die worth buying over Plains of Pain?

Based on the metrics, 7 Days to Die 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. 7 Days to Die currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 09:29 PM UTC

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