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BURIED STARSVSThe Wreck

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

BURIED STARS

BURIED STARS

Quality
68Popularity
27Value
35
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈10d
$39.99
Buy Now
VS
The Wreck

The Wreck

Quality
71Popularity
37Value
65
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
-60% $8.00
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
BURIED STARS
7 of 14 metrics
The Wreck
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$39.99 -
$11.08 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.99 Wins
$7.99 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-45% Wins
Sales Frequency
12 price changes -
63 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
83.3% positive -
90.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.0K Wins
206 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.7K Wins
187 -
Negative Steam Reviews
340 -
19 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.0K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
46 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2021 -
Mar 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleBURIED STARS

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

MaybeThe Wreck

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:
BURIED STARS
The Wreck

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

BURIED STARS

BURIED STARS

1 Store
Steam
Steam$39.99Buy Now
The Wreck

The Wreck

3 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming -60% $8.00Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +39% $11.08View
Steam
Steam +150% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

BURIED STARS

Quality

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

83% positive (2,037 reviews) — mostly positive
2,037 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$39.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +171%
19 concurrent players — niche audience

The Wreck

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

91% positive (206 reviews) — very positive reception
206 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.00 — very accessible price
60% off — solid discount
Historical low: $5.99 — room for better deals

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBURIED STARSThe Wreck
Release Date
November 29, 2021
March 14, 2023
Developers
LINE Games Corporation
The Pixel Hunt
Publishers
LINE Games Corporation
The Pixel Hunt
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
46

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: BURIED STARS or The Wreck?

BURIED STARS and The Wreck are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 BURIED STARS worth buying over The Wreck?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. The Wreck currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC

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