Buoyancy vs Rise to Ruins
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rise to Ruins wins 7 of 9 head-to-head metrics. Buoyancy is R$6.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Buoyancy | Rise to Ruins |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 40 | 50 |
| Quality | 48 | 71 |
| Value | 40 | 40 |
| Popularity | 24 | 31 |
| Steam Review Score | 54.5% positive | 87.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 18 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Rise to Ruins
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Buoyancy | Rise to Ruins |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 30, 2019 | October 14, 2019 |
| Developers | Devs on a Boat | Raymond Doerr |
| Publishers | Devs on a Boat | SixtyGig Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7, 8 or 10 (64 Bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i5 or better | Intel i5 or equivalent (Quad Core) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Geforce GTX 700/Radeon HD 7000 series or better | Most Dedicated GPUs, 1G+ VRAM / OpenGL 1.3+ |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 1 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | — | One that exists! |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Buoyancy or Rise to Ruins?
Rise to Ruins 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 Rise to Ruins?
Based on the metrics, Rise to Ruins 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC