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Border OfficerVSDelivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存

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

Border Officer

Border Officer

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
50Popularity
25Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈16d
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
Delivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存

Delivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
64Popularity
24Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$7.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
Border Officer
6 of 12 metrics
Delivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 -
$7.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.49 Wins
N/A -
Sales Frequency
11 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
57.2% positive -
79.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
815 -
Positive Steam Reviews
734 Wins
649 -
Negative Steam Reviews
550 -
166 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
6 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.3K Wins
811 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
12 -
81 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2019 Wins
Jun 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBorder Officer

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

Wait for SaleDelivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存

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:
Border Officer
Delivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存

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

Border Officer

Border Officer

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
Delivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存

Delivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存

1 Store
Steam
Steam$7.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Border Officer

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

57% positive (1,284 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,284 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Delivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

80% positive (815 reviews) — mostly positive
815 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$7.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +40% player growth
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBorder OfficerDelivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存
Release Date
July 19, 2019
June 12, 2019
Developers
Cheesecake Dev
HuaYiTianXin
Publishers
Cheesecake Dev
DigiPotato
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
12
81

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Border Officer

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 970/Radeon RX470 or better
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Delivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.8 GHz Quad Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NV 8600/ ATI X2500
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct Sound
  • Additional Notes: Mouse and Keyboard;

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Border Officer or Delivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存?

Border Officer and Delivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存 are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Border Officer worth buying over Delivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Delivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:22 AM UTC

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