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7 Days to DieVSThe Riftbreaker

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
The Riftbreaker

The Riftbreaker

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
88Popularity
35Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−94% $1.73
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Winner

The Riftbreaker wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

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7
7 Days to Die
7 of 15 metrics
The Riftbreaker
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$21.80 -
$1.73 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$17.57 -
$1.87 Wins
Best Current Discount
-52% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
201 price changes Wins
120 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
87.5% positive -
90.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
271.5K Wins
21.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
237.6K Wins
19.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
33.8K -
2.0K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
26.4K Wins
791 -
Steam Recommendations
278.0K Wins
21.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
43 -
54 Wins
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2024 Wins
Oct 2021 -
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.

Worth ItThe Riftbreaker

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
7 Days to Die
The Riftbreaker

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
Kinguin
Kinguin +8% $23.50View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +106% $44.99View
Steam
Steam +106% $44.99View
The Riftbreaker

The Riftbreaker

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $1.73Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $1.82View
Steam
Steam$29.99View

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

The Riftbreaker

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

91% positive (21,845 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
21,845 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.73 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.38 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

Player count surging +123%
1,295 concurrent players — solid base
21,845 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game Details7 Days to DieThe Riftbreaker
Release Date
July 25, 2024
October 14, 2021
Developers
The Fun Pimps
EXOR Studios
Publishers
The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC
Surefire.Games, EXOR Studios
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
43
54

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.

The Riftbreaker

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7 gen 2 or AMD Ryzen
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2080 8GB or AMD Radeon 6800
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Which is better: 7 Days to Die or The Riftbreaker?

The Riftbreaker won the comparison against 7 Days to Die 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 The Riftbreaker?

Based on the metrics, The Riftbreaker 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 Riftbreaker currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 09:28 PM UTC

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