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DEATH STRANDINGVSStill Wakes the Deep

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

VS
Still Wakes the Deep

Still Wakes the Deep

ActionIndieAdventureSingleplayerCinematicExploration +15
Quality
83Popularity
33Value
82
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
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−88% $4.10
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Winner

Still Wakes the Deep wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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5
DEATH STRANDING
5 of 15 metrics
Still Wakes the Deep
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$4.10 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$3.97 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
140 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
77/100 -
Steam Review Score
92.6% positive Wins
87.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
50.9K Wins
11.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
47.1K Wins
9.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.8K -
1.4K Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
77 Wins
63 -
Steam Recommendations
0 -
11.2K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
59 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2020 -
Jun 2024 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeDEATH STRANDING

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItStill Wakes the Deep

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
DEATH STRANDING
Still Wakes the Deep

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

DEATH STRANDING

DEATH STRANDING

No deals available
Still Wakes the Deep

Still Wakes the Deep

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DEATH STRANDING

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

93% positive (50,853 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100: high marks from professional reviewers
50,853 reviews: very large sample

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 13% in recent days
96 concurrent players: niche audience
50,853 total reviews: major title

Still Wakes the Deep

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

87% positive (11,365 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100: generally favorable from critics
11,365 reviews: large sample

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$4.10: very accessible price
88% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($3.97)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 26% in recent days
83 concurrent players: niche audience
11,365 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsDEATH STRANDINGStill Wakes the Deep
Release date
July 14, 2020
June 18, 2024
Developers
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
The Chinese Room
Publishers
505 Games
Secret Mode
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
—
59

DEATH STRANDING

No PC requirements data available

Still Wakes the Deep

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit required) with DirectX 12
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-11600 / Ryzen 5 5600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT / Intel® Arc™ A750 Graphics Card
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 9 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended
Which is better: DEATH STRANDING or Still Wakes the Deep?

Still Wakes the Deep won the comparison against DEATH STRANDING 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 DEATH STRANDING worth buying over Still Wakes the Deep?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:55 AM UTC

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