Contagion vs Sker Ritual
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sker Ritual wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Sker Ritual is $0.39 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Contagion | Sker Ritual |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 60 |
| Quality | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 72 | 73 |
| Popularity | 32 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.01 | $2.62 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.2% positive | 83.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 16 | 27 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Contagion | Sker Ritual |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 25, 2013 | April 18, 2024 |
| Developers | Monochrome, Inc | Wales Interactive |
| Publishers | Monochrome, Inc | Skybound Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 32/64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor | Intel Core i5-10500 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX® 9 compatible video card with 512 MB, Shader model 3.0. ATI X1600, NVidia 7600 or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290 or better |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0c | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 10 GB HDD Space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Contagion or Sker Ritual?
Sker Ritual won the comparison against Contagion 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 Contagion worth buying over Sker Ritual?
Based on the metrics, Sker Ritual 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. Sker Ritual currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC