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DISCOPUPVSThe Repairing Mantis

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

DISCOPUP

DISCOPUP

Quality
77Popularity
22Value
70
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈21h
-50% $5.04
Buy Now
VS
The Repairing Mantis

The Repairing Mantis

Quality
74Popularity
34Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$5.99
Buy Now

Winner

DISCOPUP wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

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

9
DISCOPUP
9 of 11 metrics
The Repairing Mantis
2 of 11 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.04 Wins
$5.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.98 -
$2.39 Wins
Best Current Discount
-50% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
47 price changes Wins
8 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
98% positive Wins
96% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
445 Wins
126 -
Positive Steam Reviews
436 Wins
121 -
Negative Steam Reviews
9 -
5 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Jul 2025 Wins
Sep 2021 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDISCOPUP

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

Wait for SaleThe Repairing Mantis

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:
DISCOPUP
The Repairing Mantis

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

DISCOPUP

DISCOPUP

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -50% $5.04Buy Now
Steam
Steam +98% $9.99View
The Repairing Mantis

The Repairing Mantis

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

DISCOPUP

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

98% positive (445 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
445 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.04 — very accessible price
50% off — decent discount
Historical low: $3.98 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

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

The Repairing Mantis

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

96% positive (126 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
126 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$5.99 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDISCOPUPThe Repairing Mantis
Release Date
July 25, 2025
September 17, 2021
Developers
Parry Mechanics
Erupting Avocado
Publishers
Parry Mechanics
Erupting Avocado
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DISCOPUP or The Repairing Mantis?

DISCOPUP won the comparison against The Repairing Mantis 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 DISCOPUP worth buying over The Repairing Mantis?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC

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