ARK: Survival Evolved vs Out of Reach
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
ARK: Survival Evolved wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Out of Reach is $12.38 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 Evolved | Out of Reach |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 61 | 51 |
| Quality | 78 | 49 |
| Value | 41 | 50 |
| Popularity | 51 | 54 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.99 | $2.61 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.9% positive | 54.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12.7K | 0 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
ARK: Survival EvolvedOut of Reach
Details and requirements
| Item | ARK: Survival Evolved | Out of Reach |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 27, 2017 | July 13, 2018 |
| Developers | Studio Wildcard, Instinct Games | Space Boat Studios |
| Publishers | Studio Wildcard, Snail Games USA | Space Boat Studios |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD Phenom II X4 940 or better |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | DirectX 11 compliant video card with 2GB of RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950 or better) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: ARK: Survival Evolved or Out of Reach?
ARK: Survival Evolved won the comparison against Out of Reach 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 Evolved worth buying over Out of Reach?
Based on the metrics, ARK: Survival Evolved 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. Out of Reach currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:54 PM UTC