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Deep Rock Galactic: SurvivorVSPlanet Killer

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

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

Quality
71Popularity
38Value
80
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−83% $2.25
Buy
VS
Planet Killer

Planet Killer

Quality
64Popularity
17Value
50
SteamBest price· Steam
$12.99
Buy

Winner

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
12
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
12 of 14 metrics
Planet Killer
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.25 Wins
$12.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$10.39 -
Best Current Discount
-83% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
26 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
86.1% positive Wins
82.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
46.5K Wins
129 -
Positive Steam Reviews
40.0K Wins
107 -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.4K -
22 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.1K Wins
21 -
Steam Recommendations
46.5K Wins
128 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
300 Wins
21 -
Supported Languages
17 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Sep 2025 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeDeep Rock Galactic: Survivor

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

Wait for SalePlanet Killer

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Planet Killer

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

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −83% $2.25Buy
Steam
Steam +246% $7.79View
Planet Killer

Planet Killer

1 Store
Steam
Steam$12.99Buy

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

86% positive (46,472 reviews): very positive reception
46,472 reviews: large sample

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.25: very accessible price
83% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.99)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 80% in recent days
1,593 concurrent players: solid base
46,472 total reviews: proven game with large community

Planet Killer

Quality

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

83% positive (129 reviews): mostly positive
129 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.

$12.99: reasonable price
Historical low: $10.39: room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players up 6% in recent days
18 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsDeep Rock Galactic: SurvivorPlanet Killer
Release date
September 17, 2025
September 9, 2026
Developers
Funday Games
Talisman One Studio
Publishers
Ghost Ship Publishing
Talisman One Studio
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
300
21

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Planet Killer

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 450 MB available space
Which is better: Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor or Planet Killer?

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor won the comparison against Planet Killer 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 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor worth buying over Planet Killer?

Based on the metrics, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor 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. Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 08:37 AM UTC

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