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Decay: The MareVSThe Room

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

Decay: The Mare

Decay: The Mare

Quality
67Popularity
26Value
99
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
in 23 days
−92% $0.40
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VS
The Room

The Room

Quality
88Popularity
36Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−39% $3.03
Buy Now

Winner

Decay: The Mare wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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8
Decay: The Mare
8 of 14 metrics
The Room
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.40 Wins
$3.03 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.54 Wins
$0.74 -
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
-39% -
Sales Frequency
62 price changes Wins
14 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
60/100 -
73/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
76.2% positive -
97.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.7K -
30.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
29.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
399 Wins
692 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
17 -
45 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.6K -
29.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
42 Wins
5 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2015 Wins
Jul 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDecay: The Mare

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeThe Room

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Decay: The Mare
The Room

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

Decay: The Mare

Decay: The Mare

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −92% $0.40Buy Now
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GamersGate +88% $0.75View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +90% $0.76View
Steam
Steam +98% $0.79View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$4.99View
The Room

The Room

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −39% $3.03Buy Now
Steam
Steam +65% $4.99View

Decay: The Mare

Quality

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

76% positive (1,673 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 60/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,673 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.40 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +145%
27 concurrent players — niche audience

The Room

Quality

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

98% positive (30,376 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
30,376 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$3.03 — very accessible price
39% off — decent discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +54%
37 concurrent players — niche audience
30,376 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsDecay: The MareThe Room
Release Date
February 13, 2015
July 28, 2014
Developers
Shining Gate Software
Fireproof Games
Publishers
Daedalic Entertainment
Fireproof Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
42
5

Decay: The Mare

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP 32 Bit / Vista / 7 / 8
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core 
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce 205, Radeon HD 3400
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with the latest drivers

The Room

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Decay: The Mare or The Room?

Decay: The Mare won the comparison against The Room 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 Decay: The Mare worth buying over The Room?

Based on the metrics, Decay: The Mare 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. Decay: The Mare currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC

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