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DataminersVSshapez 2 - Factory

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

Dataminers

Dataminers

StrategyIndieSingleplayerIsometric3D +15
Quality
67Popularity
23Value
52
SteamBest price· Steam
$6.99
Buy
VS
shapez 2 - Factory

shapez 2 - Factory

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationBase BuildingSingleplayer3D +13
Quality
91Popularity
34Value
67
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−55% $13.58
Buy

Winner

shapez 2 - Factory wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
4
Dataminers
4 of 15 metrics
shapez 2 - Factory
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.99 Wins
$14.62 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.29 Wins
$13.58 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-51% Wins
Sales Frequency
2 price changes -
49 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
95.8% positive -
96.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
24 -
14.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
23 -
13.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1 Wins
433 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
871 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
13.8K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
20 -
83 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2026 Wins
Apr 2026 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleDataminers

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

Worth Itshapez 2 - Factory

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Dataminers
shapez 2 - Factory

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

Dataminers

Dataminers

1 Store
Steam
Steam$6.99Buy
shapez 2 - Factory

shapez 2 - Factory

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −55% $13.58Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +121% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +121% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +121% $29.99View

Dataminers

Quality

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

96% positive (24 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
24 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$6.99: very accessible price
Near historical low ($6.29)

shapez 2 - Factory

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (13,997 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 80/100: high marks from professional reviewers
13,997 reviews: large sample

Value

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

$13.58: reasonable price
55% off: solid discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players down 23% in recent days
664 concurrent players: smaller but active
13,997 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsDataminersshapez 2 - Factory
Release date
September 7, 2026
April 23, 2026
Developers
Electrocosmos
tobspr Games
Publishers
Application Systems Heidelberg
Gamirror Games, tobspr Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
20
83

Dataminers

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

shapez 2 - Factory

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64bit
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12600 CPU
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2000 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: For 'high' graphics preset on Full HD.
Which is better: Dataminers or shapez 2 - Factory?

shapez 2 - Factory won the comparison against Dataminers 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 Dataminers worth buying over shapez 2 - Factory?

Based on the metrics, shapez 2 - Factory 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. shapez 2 - Factory currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:51 AM UTC

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