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Breakout 13VSSIMULACRA 2

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

Breakout 13

Breakout 13

IndieAdventureRPG
Quality
71Popularity
31Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
SIMULACRA 2

SIMULACRA 2

IndieSimulation
Quality
79Popularity
25Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-92% $0.64
Buy Now

Winner

SIMULACRA 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

6
Breakout 13
6 of 14 metrics
SIMULACRA 2
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 -
$0.64 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.49 -
$0.65 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
8 price changes -
37 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
69/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
88% positive
88% positive
Total Steam Reviews
6.8K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.0K Wins
1.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
824 -
163 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
6.9K Wins
1.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 Wins
27 -
Supported Languages
2 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2023 Wins
Jan 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBreakout 13

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

MaybeSIMULACRA 2

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Breakout 13
SIMULACRA 2

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

Breakout 13

Breakout 13

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
SIMULACRA 2

SIMULACRA 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $0.64Buy Now
Steam
Steam +211% $1.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Breakout 13

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (6,850 reviews) — very positive reception
6,850 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-9% minor player decrease
10 concurrent players — niche audience

SIMULACRA 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (1,362 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,362 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.64 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBreakout 13SIMULACRA 2
Release Date
January 8, 2023
January 30, 2020
Developers
ALT Lab
Kaigan Games
Publishers
ALT Lab
Soft Source
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
30
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Breakout 13

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64Bit)
  • Processor: Intel i5 or AMD equivalent or above
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

SIMULACRA 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5, Ryzen 5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GTX 1060, AMD RX 480 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 16 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 4K Display and 5.1 surround setup recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Breakout 13 or SIMULACRA 2?

SIMULACRA 2 won the comparison against Breakout 13 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 Breakout 13 worth buying over SIMULACRA 2?

Based on the metrics, SIMULACRA 2 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. SIMULACRA 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:57 AM UTC

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