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CataclismoVSEmpires of the Undergrowth

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

Cataclismo

Cataclismo

StrategySimulationRTSBase BuildingSingleplayer +15
Quality
86Popularity
29Value
99
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
Likely ends in 1 day
−94% $1.85
Buy
VS
Empires of the Undergrowth

Empires of the Undergrowth

StrategySimulationBase BuildingSingleplayerBuilding +15
Quality
76Popularity
34Value
76
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−84% $4.81
Buy

Winner

Cataclismo wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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8
Cataclismo
8 of 15 metrics
Empires of the Undergrowth
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.85 Wins
$4.81 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.85 Wins
$2.95 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
-84% -
Sales Frequency
133 price changes Wins
106 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
82/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
88.6% positive -
94.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.9K -
17.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.5K -
16.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
446 Wins
993 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
119 -
429 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.9K -
17.5K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
43 -
186 Wins
Supported Languages
16 languages -
17 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2025 Wins
Jun 2024 -
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItCataclismo

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

MaybeEmpires of the Undergrowth

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Cataclismo
Empires of the Undergrowth

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

Cataclismo

Cataclismo

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $1.85Buy
Steam
Steam$8.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99View
Empires of the Undergrowth

Empires of the Undergrowth

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −84% $4.81Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +87% $9.00View
Steam
Steam$29.99View

Cataclismo

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

89% positive (3,917 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100: high marks from professional reviewers
3,917 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low: a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.85: very accessible price
94% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 347% in recent days
201 concurrent players: smaller but active

Empires of the Undergrowth

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

94% positive (17,578 reviews): very positive reception
17,578 reviews: large sample

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$4.81: very accessible price
84% off: deep discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 12% in recent days
431 concurrent players: smaller but active
17,578 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsCataclismoEmpires of the Undergrowth
Release date
March 20, 2025
June 7, 2024
Developers
Digital Sun
Slug Disco
Publishers
Hooded Horse
Hooded Horse, Slug Disco
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
43
186

Cataclismo

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-6700 (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 1500X (quad-core)
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 570 (4 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Empires of the Undergrowth

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2400 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-8100 (quad-core)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 550 Ti (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7750 (1 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
Which is better: Cataclismo or Empires of the Undergrowth?

Cataclismo won the comparison against Empires of the Undergrowth 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 Cataclismo worth buying over Empires of the Undergrowth?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC

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