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DefunctVSWHAT THE CAR?

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

Defunct

Defunct

IndieAdventureRacingSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackCasual +10
Quality
65Popularity
45Value
69
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 3 days
−88% $0.58
Buy
VS
WHAT THE CAR?

WHAT THE CAR?

ActionCasualIndieAdventureRacingSingleplayer3DCute +13
Quality
68Popularity
24Value
98
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−88% $2.32
Buy

Winner

WHAT THE CAR? wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
5
Defunct
5 of 12 metrics
WHAT THE CAR?
7 of 12 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.58 Wins
$2.32 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.18 Wins
$2.32 -
Best Current Discount
-88%
-88%
Sales Frequency
76 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
80.3% positive -
84.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
599 -
815 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
481 -
687 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
118 Wins
128 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
6 Wins
Steam Recommendations
598 -
815 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

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

MaybeWHAT THE CAR?

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:
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

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $0.58Buy
GamersGate
GamersGate +21% $0.70View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +28% $0.74View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$4.99View
Steam
Steam$4.99View
WHAT THE CAR?

WHAT THE CAR?

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $2.32Buy
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Defunct

Quality

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

80% positive (599 reviews): mostly positive
599 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.58: very accessible price
88% off: deep discount

WHAT THE CAR?

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

84% positive (815 reviews): mostly positive
815 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$2.32: very accessible price
88% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Players down 50% in recent days
3 concurrent players: niche audience
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

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
Which is better: Defunct or WHAT THE CAR??

WHAT THE CAR? won the comparison against Defunct 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 Defunct worth buying over WHAT THE CAR??

Based on the metrics, WHAT THE CAR? 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. WHAT THE CAR? currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 03:45 PM UTC

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