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

Deadside

Deadside

ActionIndieAdventureMassively MultiplayerBase BuildingMultiplayerPvP +15
Quality
64Popularity
37Value
44
SteamBest price· Steam
$24.99
Buy
VS
DUCKSIDE

DUCKSIDE

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessMassively MultiplayerBase BuildingMultiplayerPvP +13
Quality
61Popularity
28Value
35
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−91% $1.41
Buy

Winner

Deadside wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Steam
7
Deadside
7 of 13 metrics
DUCKSIDE
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$1.41 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.99 -
$1.36 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-91% Wins
Sales Frequency
12 price changes -
102 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
76.8% positive Wins
72% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
34.6K Wins
2.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
26.6K Wins
1.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
8.0K -
754 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
563 Wins
8 -
Steam Recommendations
34.6K Wins
2.6K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
29 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2024 Wins
Sep 2024 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleDeadside

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

Wait for SaleDUCKSIDE

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Deadside
DUCKSIDE

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

Deadside

Deadside

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy
DUCKSIDE

DUCKSIDE

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $1.41Buy
Steam
Steam$14.99View

Deadside

Quality

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

77% positive (34,593 reviews): mostly positive
34,593 reviews: large sample

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$24.99: mid-range price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.

Players up 13% in recent days
667 concurrent players: smaller but active
34,593 total reviews: proven game with large community

DUCKSIDE

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

72% positive (2,697 reviews): mostly positive
2,697 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now: better ways to spend your money.

$1.41: very accessible price
91% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.36)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

6 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsDeadsideDUCKSIDE
Release date
December 5, 2024
September 25, 2024
Developers
Bad Pixel
tinyBuild Riga
Publishers
Bad Pixel, tinyBuild
tinyBuild
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
29
—

Deadside

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
  • Processor: Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1060 / RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

DUCKSIDE

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10+
  • Processor: Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1060 / RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
Which is better: Deadside or DUCKSIDE?

Deadside won the comparison against DUCKSIDE 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 Deadside worth buying over DUCKSIDE?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC

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