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

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
63Popularity
24Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-39% $12.27
Buy Now
VS
Treasure Hunter Simulator

Treasure Hunter Simulator

Quality
51Popularity
25Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-96% $0.71
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
7 of 14 metrics
Treasure Hunter Simulator
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.27 -
$0.71 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.99 -
$1.66 Wins
Best Current Discount
-39% -
-96% Wins
Sales Frequency
62 price changes Wins
21 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
77.4% positive Wins
60.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
797 -
1.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
617 -
654 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
180 Wins
432 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
786 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
83 Wins
22 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
May 2022 Wins
Dec 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDinosaur Fossil Hunter

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeTreasure Hunter Simulator

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:
Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
Treasure Hunter Simulator

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

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -39% $12.27Buy Now
Steam
Steam +63% $19.99View
Treasure Hunter Simulator

Treasure Hunter Simulator

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -96% $0.71Buy Now
Steam
Steam +138% $1.69View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2293% $16.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (797 reviews) — mostly positive
797 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$12.27 — reasonable price
39% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

-58% player drop
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Treasure Hunter Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

60% positive (1,086 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,086 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.71 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.56 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDinosaur Fossil HunterTreasure Hunter Simulator
Release Date
May 4, 2022
December 6, 2018
Developers
▲ Pyramid Games
DRAGO entertainment
Publishers
PlayWay S.A., ▲ Pyramid Games
DRAGO entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
83
22

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 8GB VRAM or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • Additional Notes: System requirements may change during the development of the game.

Treasure Hunter Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows (64-bit) 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (recent generation)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dinosaur Fossil Hunter or Treasure Hunter Simulator?

Dinosaur Fossil Hunter and Treasure Hunter Simulator are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Dinosaur Fossil Hunter worth buying over Treasure Hunter Simulator?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Treasure Hunter Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:04 PM UTC

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