ARK: Survival Ascended vs Pax Dei
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ARK: Survival Ascended wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Pax Dei is $30.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | ARK: Survival Ascended | Pax Dei |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 48 | 53 |
| Quality | 54 | 51 |
| Value | 40 | 69 |
| Popularity | 48 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $44.99 | $14.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 60.4% positive | 56.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 18.9K | 648 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | ARK: Survival Ascended | Pax Dei |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 25, 2023 | October 16, 2025 |
| Developers | Studio Wildcard, Grove Street Games | Mainframe Industries |
| Publishers | Studio Wildcard, Snail Games USA | Mainframe Industries |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 with updates | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K | Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 32 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon RX 6800, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 3060 / Radeon RX 6600 XT | VRAM: 8 GB mini |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: ARK: Survival Ascended or Pax Dei?
ARK: Survival Ascended won the comparison against Pax Dei 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 ARK: Survival Ascended worth buying over Pax Dei?
Based on the metrics, ARK: Survival Ascended 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. Pax Dei currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:55 PM UTC