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Atrio: The Dark WildVSFactorio

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

Atrio: The Dark Wild

Atrio: The Dark Wild

StrategySimulationAdventure
Quality
64Popularity
44Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Factorio

Factorio

StrategyCasualIndieSimulation
Quality
96Popularity
47Value
61
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-5% $33.14
Buy Now

Winner

Factorio wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 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.

3
Atrio: The Dark Wild
3 of 15 metrics
Factorio
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 Wins
$33.14 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$34.96 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-5% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
55 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
90/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
79.2% positive -
97.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
552 -
187.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
437 -
183.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
115 Wins
4.6K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
16.1K Wins
Steam Recommendations
549 -
189.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
22 -
88 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
30 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2023 Wins
Aug 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAtrio: The Dark Wild

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItFactorio

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:
Atrio: The Dark Wild
Factorio

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

Atrio: The Dark Wild

Atrio: The Dark Wild

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Factorio

Factorio

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -5% $33.14Buy Now
Steam
Steam +6% $35.00View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Atrio: The Dark Wild

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

79% positive (552 reviews) — mostly positive
552 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Factorio

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

98% positive (187,688 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
187,688 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$33.14 — mid-range price
5% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($33.06)

Popularity

Stable community without major fluctuations — consistent player base.

-14% minor player decrease
20,324 concurrent players — very healthy
167 new reviews — still being discovered
187,688 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAtrio: The Dark WildFactorio
Release Date
January 10, 2023
August 14, 2020
Developers
Isto Inc.
Wube Software LTD.
Publishers
Isto Inc.
Wube Software LTD.
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
22
88

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Atrio: The Dark Wild

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Factorio

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11, 10
  • Processor: Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High sprite resolution, High quality compression

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Atrio: The Dark Wild or Factorio?

Factorio won the comparison against Atrio: The Dark Wild 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 Atrio: The Dark Wild worth buying over Factorio?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC

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