Buoyancy vs Foundation
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Foundation wins 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Buoyancy is $22.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Buoyancy | Foundation |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 40 | 62 |
| Quality | 48 | 86 |
| Value | 40 | 47 |
| Popularity | 24 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $34.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 54.5% positive | 86.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 2.2K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Foundation
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Buoyancy | Foundation |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 30, 2019 | January 31, 2025 |
| Developers | Devs on a Boat | Polymorph Games |
| Publishers | Devs on a Boat | Polymorph Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i5 or better | Intel Core i7-6700K |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Geforce GTX 700/Radeon HD 7000 series or better | RTX 2060 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Buoyancy or Foundation?
Foundation won the comparison against Buoyancy 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 Buoyancy worth buying over Foundation?
Based on the metrics, Foundation 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. Foundation currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC