Daymare: 1998 vs Days Gone
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Days Gone wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Daymare: 1998 is $12.25 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Daymare: 1998 | Days Gone |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 62 | 70 |
| Quality | 64 | 75 |
| Value | 84 | 77 |
| Popularity | 29 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.14 | $13.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.5% positive | 92.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 1.9K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Daymare: 1998 | Days Gone |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 17, 2019 | May 17, 2021 |
| Developers | Invader Studios | Bend Studio |
| Publishers | Invader Studios | PlayStation Publishing LLC |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | WINDOWS 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-BIT Required) | Windows 10 64-bits |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel®Core i7-3770 or AMD FX-9590 or better | Intel Core [email protected] or Ryzen 5 [email protected] |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 3GB VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 23 GB available space | 70 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Daymare: 1998 or Days Gone?
Days Gone won the comparison against Daymare: 1998 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 Daymare: 1998 worth buying over Days Gone?
Based on the metrics, Days Gone 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. Daymare: 1998 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC