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Baba Is YouVSInduction

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

Baba Is You

Baba Is You

Quality
95Popularity
35Value
59
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-9% $13.64
Buy Now
VS
Induction

Induction

Quality
69Popularity
36Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈34d
$6.99
Buy Now

Winner

Baba Is You 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.

12
Baba Is You
12 of 15 metrics
Induction
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$13.64 -
$6.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$10.49 -
$1.74 Wins
Best Current Discount
-9% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
47 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
87/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97.9% positive Wins
89.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
20.6K Wins
157 -
Positive Steam Reviews
20.2K Wins
141 -
Negative Steam Reviews
435 -
16 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
294 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
20.5K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
18 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
18 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2019 Wins
Feb 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItBaba Is You

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

Wait for SaleInduction

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Baba Is You
Induction

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

Baba Is You

Baba Is You

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -9% $13.64Buy Now
Steam
Steam +10% $14.99View
Induction

Induction

1 Store
Steam
Steam$6.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Baba Is You

Quality

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

98% positive (20,599 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
20,599 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$13.64 — reasonable price
9% off — minor discount
Historical low: $10.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

+23% player growth
309 concurrent players — smaller but active
20,599 total reviews — proven game with large community

Induction

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

90% positive (157 reviews) — very positive reception
157 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$6.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBaba Is YouInduction
Release Date
March 13, 2019
February 7, 2017
Developers
Hempuli Oy
Bryan Gale
Publishers
Hempuli Oy
Bryan Gale
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
18

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Baba Is You

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

Induction

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Baba Is You or Induction?

Baba Is You won the comparison against Induction 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 Baba Is You worth buying over Induction?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:56 AM UTC

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