Decay: The Mare vs The Room
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Decay: The Mare wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Decay: The Mare is $2.65 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Decay: The Mare | The Room |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 60 |
| Quality | 68 | 88 |
| Value | 93 | 46 |
| Popularity | 26 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.38 | $3.03 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.4% positive | 97.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 27 | 46 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Decay: The MareThe Room
Details and requirements
| Item | Decay: The Mare | The 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 |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP 32 Bit / Vista / 7 / 8 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 GHz Dual Core | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia GeForce 205, Radeon HD 3400 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2100 MB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:43 PM UTC