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Buddy Simulator 1984VSGreedy Greedy Gnomes

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Buddy Simulator 1984

Buddy Simulator 1984

CasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPGSingleplayerExplorationCute +12
Quality
75Popularity
29Value
78
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−98% $0.22
Buy
VS
Greedy Greedy Gnomes

Greedy Greedy Gnomes

CasualIndieRPGSingleplayerTop-DownCute +11
Quality
57Popularity
17Value
82
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
Likely ends in 3 hours
−26% $4.44
Buy

Winner

Buddy Simulator 1984 wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
9
Buddy Simulator 1984
9 of 12 metrics
Greedy Greedy Gnomes
3 of 12 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.22 Wins
$4.44 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.11 Wins
$4.44 -
Best Current Discount
-98% Wins
-26% -
Sales Frequency
110 price changes Wins
13 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
93.8% positive Wins
73.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.8K Wins
105 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.6K Wins
77 -
Negative Steam Reviews
235 -
28 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5
5
Steam Recommendations
3.7K Wins
105 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
30 Wins
22 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2021 -
Aug 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeBuddy Simulator 1984

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

MaybeGreedy Greedy Gnomes

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Buddy Simulator 1984
Greedy Greedy Gnomes

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

Buddy Simulator 1984

Buddy Simulator 1984

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −98% $0.22Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +14% $0.25View
Steam
Steam$1.99View
Greedy Greedy Gnomes

Greedy Greedy Gnomes

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −26% $4.44Buy
Steam
Steam +1% $4.49View

Buddy Simulator 1984

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

94% positive (3,798 reviews): very positive reception
3,798 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.22: very accessible price
98% off: deep discount

Popularity

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

Players up 350% in recent days
9 concurrent players: niche audience

Greedy Greedy Gnomes

Quality

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

73% positive (105 reviews): mostly positive
105 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy: competitive price for the content offered.

$4.44: very accessible price
26% off: modest discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Players up 80% in recent days
9 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsBuddy Simulator 1984Greedy Greedy Gnomes
Release date
February 18, 2021
August 12, 2026
Developers
Not a Sailor Studios
Nautlander
Publishers
Not a Sailor Studios
Future Friends Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
30
22
Which is better: Buddy Simulator 1984 or Greedy Greedy Gnomes?

Buddy Simulator 1984 won the comparison against Greedy Greedy Gnomes 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 Buddy Simulator 1984 worth buying over Greedy Greedy Gnomes?

Based on the metrics, Buddy Simulator 1984 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. Greedy Greedy Gnomes currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC

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