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DESOLATEVSGynophobia

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

DESOLATE

DESOLATE

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
58Popularity
31Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-91% $1.35
Buy Now
VS
Gynophobia

Gynophobia

Quality
55Popularity
45Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈26d
$1.99
Buy Now

Winner

DESOLATE wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

12
DESOLATE
12 of 14 metrics
Gynophobia
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.35 Wins
$1.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
$1.59 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
48 price changes Wins
26 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
68.2% positive Wins
66.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.2K Wins
636 -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.2K Wins
422 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.0K -
214 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
6.2K Wins
630 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
72 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2019 Wins
Jul 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDESOLATE

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

Wait for SaleGynophobia

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:
DESOLATE
Gynophobia

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

DESOLATE

DESOLATE

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $1.35Buy Now
Steam
Steam +121% $2.99View
Gynophobia

Gynophobia

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$1.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +282% $7.60View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

DESOLATE

Quality

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

68% positive (6,221 reviews) — mixed opinions
6,221 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.35 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +350%
18 concurrent players — niche audience

Gynophobia

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

66% positive (636 reviews) — mixed opinions
636 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$1.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $1.59 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDESOLATEGynophobia
Release Date
January 17, 2019
July 31, 2015
Developers
Nearga
Gua
Publishers
HypeTrain Digital
Gua
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
72

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

DESOLATE

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: 64-Bit Windows 8/10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or analogue with 4 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible

Gynophobia

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 2,3 Mhz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 or better
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DESOLATE or Gynophobia?

DESOLATE won the comparison against Gynophobia 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 DESOLATE worth buying over Gynophobia?

Based on the metrics, DESOLATE 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. DESOLATE currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC

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