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CapsizedVSThe Messenger

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

Capsized

Capsized

Quality
79Popularity
45Value
35
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−91% $0.87
Buy
VS
The Messenger

The Messenger

Quality
89Popularity
33Value
37
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−86% $2.83
Buy

Winner

The Messenger wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
4
Capsized
4 of 14 metrics
The Messenger
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.87 Wins
$2.83 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.82 Wins
$2.59 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-86% -
Sales Frequency
78 price changes -
79 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
80/100 -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
81.3% positive -
92.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
594 -
10.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
483 -
10.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
111 Wins
790 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
39 Wins
Steam Recommendations
593 -
10.6K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
18 -
48 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2011 -
Aug 2018 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeCapsized

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

MaybeThe Messenger

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

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Capsized
The Messenger

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

Capsized

Capsized

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $0.87Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +17% $1.02View
Steam
Steam$9.99View
The Messenger

The Messenger

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $2.83Buy
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Capsized

Quality

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

81% positive (594 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100: high marks from professional reviewers
594 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.87: very accessible price
91% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($0.82)

The Messenger

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

93% positive (10,747 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100: high marks from professional reviewers
10,747 reviews: large sample

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$2.83: very accessible price
86% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($2.59)

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

29 concurrent players: niche audience
10,747 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsCapsizedThe Messenger
Release date
April 29, 2011
August 30, 2018
Developers
Alientrap
Sabotage
Publishers
Alientrap
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
18
48
Which is better: Capsized or The Messenger?

The Messenger won the comparison against Capsized 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 Capsized worth buying over The Messenger?

Based on the metrics, The Messenger 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 Messenger currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC

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