Desperate Place vs Oxygen Not Included
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Oxygen Not Included wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Desperate Place is $12.59 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Desperate Place | Oxygen Not Included |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 47 | 68 |
| Quality | 54 | 93 |
| Value | 46 | 49 |
| Popularity | 39 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.99 | $23.58 |
| Steam Review Score | 66.9% positive | 96.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 7.9K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Desperate Place | Oxygen Not Included |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 21, 2025 | July 30, 2019 |
| Developers | BruceGalaxy | Klei Entertainment |
| Publishers | BruceGalaxy | Klei Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i7-8700K or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Dedicated graphic card with 2GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 3 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Desperate Place or Oxygen Not Included?
Oxygen Not Included won the comparison against Desperate Place 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 Desperate Place worth buying over Oxygen Not Included?
Based on the metrics, Oxygen Not Included 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. Oxygen Not Included currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:59 PM UTC