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Ancestors: The Humankind OdysseyVSManeater

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

Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
67Popularity
32Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-73% $10.87
Buy Now
VS
Maneater

Maneater

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
80Popularity
35Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-93% $2.86
Buy Now

Winner

Maneater wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

2
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
2 of 15 metrics
Maneater
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$10.87 -
$2.86 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.20 -
$2.24 Wins
Best Current Discount
-73% -
-93% Wins
Sales Frequency
108 price changes Wins
91 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
70/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
81.1% positive -
87.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
9.4K -
20.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
7.6K -
17.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.8K Wins
2.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
135 -
196 Wins
Steam Recommendations
9.4K -
19.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
13 -
44 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2020 -
May 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAncestors: The Humankind Odyssey

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

Worth ItManeater

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
Maneater

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

Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -73% $10.87Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +268% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +268% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +268% $39.99View
Maneater

Maneater

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -93% $2.86Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1298% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +1298% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (9,430 reviews) — mostly positive
9,430 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$10.87 — reasonable price
73% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-23% minor player decrease
108 concurrent players — smaller but active

Maneater

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (20,353 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 70/100 — generally favorable from critics
20,353 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.86 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.19 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-38% player decline
151 concurrent players — smaller but active
20,353 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAncestors: The Humankind OdysseyManeater
Release Date
August 27, 2020
May 25, 2021
Developers
Panache Digital Games
Tripwire Interactive
Publishers
Private Division
Tripwire Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
13
44

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 980 (4GB) or Radeon RX 480 (8GB)

Maneater

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or Higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 390 or Higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey or Maneater?

Maneater won the comparison against Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey 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 Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey worth buying over Maneater?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:43 AM UTC

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