Better Late Than DEAD vs Valheim
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Valheim wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Better Late Than DEAD is $21.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Better Late Than DEAD | Valheim |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 49 | 79 |
| Quality | 31 | 93 |
| Value | 70 | 59 |
| Popularity | 45 | 75 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.50 | $21.90 |
| Steam Review Score | 28.8% positive | 93.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 77.3K |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Better Late Than DEAD | Valheim |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 3, 2016 | September 9, 2026 |
| Developers | Odin Game Studio | Iron Gate AB |
| Publishers | Excalibur Publishing | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8 (All OS must be 64 bit) | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Quad Core 2.4Ghz or above | i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Dedicated graphics with 1GB VRAM (DX9 compatible - Nvidia Geforce GTX 470/ATI Radeon 6900 series or greater) | GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Better Late Than DEAD or Valheim?
Valheim won the comparison against Better Late Than DEAD 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 Better Late Than DEAD worth buying over Valheim?
Based on the metrics, Valheim 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. Better Late Than DEAD currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:40 PM UTC