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Diaries of a Spaceport JanitorVSUmurangi Generation

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

Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor

Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor

CasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
72Popularity
45Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-91% $0.86
Buy Now
VS
Umurangi Generation

Umurangi Generation

Quality
88Popularity
25Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈8d
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Umurangi Generation wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor
5 of 13 metrics
Umurangi Generation
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.86 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.18 Wins
$7.49 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
37 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
69/100 -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
79.2% positive -
90.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
615 -
1.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
487 -
1.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
128 -
101 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
612 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
44 Wins
23 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
4 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2016 -
May 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDiaries of a Spaceport Janitor

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

MaybeUmurangi Generation

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor
Umurangi Generation

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

Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor

Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $0.86Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1062% $9.99View
Umurangi Generation

Umurangi Generation

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

79% positive (615 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
615 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.86 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.83)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Umurangi Generation

Quality

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

91% positive (1,113 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,113 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDiaries of a Spaceport JanitorUmurangi Generation
Release Date
September 16, 2016
May 19, 2020
Developers
Sundae Month
ORIGAME DIGITAL
Publishers
Sundae Month
PLAYISM, ORIGAME DIGITAL
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
44
23

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor

No PC requirements data available

Umurangi Generation

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: i5 or i7 equivilent
  • Graphics: 2GB-4GB
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor or Umurangi Generation?

Umurangi Generation won the comparison against Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor 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 Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor worth buying over Umurangi Generation?

Based on the metrics, Umurangi Generation 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. Diaries of a Spaceport Janitor currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:29 PM UTC

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