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DefunctVSWHAT THE CAR?

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Defunct

Defunct

Quality
65Popularity
45Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4d
-88% $0.59
Buy Now
VS
WHAT THE CAR?

WHAT THE CAR?

ActionCasualIndieAdventureRacing
Quality
68Popularity
24Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Defunct
7 of 14 metrics
WHAT THE CAR?
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.59 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.63 Wins
$7.99 -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
19 price changes Wins
10 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
80.5% positive -
84.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
596 -
778 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
480 -
656 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
116 Wins
122 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
5 Wins
Steam Recommendations
598 -
778 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
28 -
35 Wins
Supported Languages
25 languages Wins
18 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2016 -
Sep 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDefunct

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

Wait for SaleWHAT THE CAR?

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Defunct
WHAT THE CAR?

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

Defunct

Defunct

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $0.59Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +19% $0.70View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +746% $4.99View
Steam
Steam +746% $4.99View
WHAT THE CAR?

WHAT THE CAR?

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Defunct

Quality

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

81% positive (596 reviews) — mostly positive
596 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.59 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.43 — room for better deals

WHAT THE CAR?

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

84% positive (778 reviews) — mostly positive
778 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-17% minor player decrease
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDefunctWHAT THE CAR?
Release Date
January 29, 2016
September 9, 2024
Developers
Freshly Squeezed
Triband
Publishers
SOEDESCO
Triband
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
28
35

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Defunct

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 32-bit
  • Processor: 3.0 GHz Dual core
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon HD 7970
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

WHAT THE CAR?

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.6 GHz Intel Quad Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Defunct or WHAT THE CAR??

Defunct and WHAT THE CAR? are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Defunct worth buying over WHAT THE CAR??

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Defunct currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC

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