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

Desynced

Desynced

Quality
65Popularity
27Value
57
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−14% $25.92
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Factorio

Factorio

StrategyCasualIndieSimulation
Quality
96Popularity
45Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−9% $31.82
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Winner

Factorio wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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Desynced
6 of 15 metrics
Factorio
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$25.92 Wins
$31.82 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.75 Wins
$34.96 -
Best Current Discount
-14% Wins
-9% -
Sales Frequency
106 price changes Wins
63 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
90/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
79.3% positive -
97.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K -
190.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K -
185.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
383 Wins
4.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
78 -
15.6K Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.8K -
192.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
28 -
88 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages -
30 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2026 Wins
Aug 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDesynced

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Worth ItFactorio

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Desynced
Factorio

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

Desynced

Desynced

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Kinguin
Kinguin −14% $25.92Buy Now
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Green Man Gaming +16% $29.99View
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Steam +16% $29.99View
Factorio

Factorio

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −9% $31.82Buy Now
Steam
Steam +10% $35.00View

Desynced

Quality

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

79% positive (1,847 reviews) — mostly positive
1,847 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$25.92 — mid-range price
14% off — minor discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+12% player growth
93 concurrent players — niche audience

Factorio

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

98% positive (190,340 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
190,340 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$31.82 — mid-range price
9% off — minor discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-13% minor player decrease
15,635 concurrent players — very healthy
125 new reviews — still being discovered
190,340 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsDesyncedFactorio
Release Date
March 5, 2026
August 14, 2020
Developers
Stage Games Inc.
Wube Software LTD.
Publishers
Gamersky Games, Forklift Interactive
Wube Software LTD.
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
28
88

Desynced

Recommended

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

Factorio

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11, 10
  • Processor: Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High sprite resolution, High quality compression
Which is better: Desynced or Factorio?

Factorio won the comparison against Desynced 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 Desynced worth buying over Factorio?

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

Analysis updated: Aug 10, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

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