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BuoyancyVSSpace Haven

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

Buoyancy

Buoyancy

StrategyIndieEarly Access
Quality
48Popularity
24Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$12.99
Buy Now
VS
Space Haven

Space Haven

StrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
70Popularity
33Value
49
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-1% $24.72
Buy Now

Winner

Space Haven wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Buoyancy
2 of 13 metrics
Space Haven
11 of 13 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.99 Wins
$24.72 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$7.98 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-1% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
55 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
55% positive -
85.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
802 -
9.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
441 -
8.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
361 Wins
1.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
2.5K Wins
Steam Recommendations
794 -
9.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
6 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2019 -
May 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBuoyancy

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

MaybeSpace Haven

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:
Buoyancy
Space Haven

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

Buoyancy

Buoyancy

1 Store
Steam
Steam$12.99Buy Now
Space Haven

Space Haven

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -1% $24.72Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Buoyancy

Quality

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

55% positive (802 reviews) — mixed opinions
802 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Popularity

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

-33% player decline
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Space Haven

Quality

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

86% positive (9,789 reviews) — very positive reception
9,789 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$24.72 — mid-range price
1% off — minor discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-25% minor player decrease
1,682 concurrent players — solid base

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBuoyancySpace Haven
Release Date
August 30, 2019
May 13, 2026
Developers
Devs on a Boat
Bugbyte Ltd.
Publishers
Devs on a Boat
Bugbyte Ltd.
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Buoyancy

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core i5 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTX 700/Radeon HD 7000 series or better

Space Haven

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Buoyancy or Space Haven?

Space Haven 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 Space Haven?

Based on the metrics, Space Haven 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. Buoyancy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC

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