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BuoyancyVSSpace Haven

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

Buoyancy

Buoyancy

StrategyIndieEarly Access
Quality
47Popularity
47Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$12.99
Buy Now
VS
Space Haven

Space Haven

StrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
85Popularity
32Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−55% $11.27
Buy Now

Winner

Space Haven wins 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

1
Buoyancy
1 of 14 metrics
Space Haven
13 of 14 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$11.27 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$7.98 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-55% Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
64 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
54.7% positive -
85.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
806 -
10.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
441 -
8.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
365 Wins
1.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
726 Wins
Steam Recommendations
794 -
10.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
6 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2019 -
May 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBuoyancy

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeSpace Haven

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:
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 −55% $11.27Buy Now
Steam
Steam +33% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Buoyancy

Quality

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

55% positive (806 reviews) — mixed opinions
806 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$12.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Space Haven

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

86% positive (10,110 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
10,110 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$11.27 — reasonable price
55% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

966 concurrent players — smaller but active
10,110 total reviews — proven game with large community

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. Space Haven currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 09:23 AM UTC

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