Distrust: Polar Survival vs Nuclear Nightmare
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Distrust: Polar Survival wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Distrust: Polar Survival is $6.44 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Distrust: Polar Survival | Nuclear Nightmare |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 46 | 50 |
| Quality | 61 | 67 |
| Value | 45 | 38 |
| Popularity | 26 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.20 | $6.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 73.4% positive | 81.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 167 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Distrust: Polar Survival
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Details and requirements
| Item | Distrust: Polar Survival | Nuclear Nightmare |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 23, 2017 | October 20, 2024 |
| Developers | Cheerdealers | BG Productions |
| Publishers | Alawar | BG Productions |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 2.6+ GHz | Intel Core i7-8700 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 460/Radeon HD 6850 (1GB) | NVIDIA GeForce 3070 RTX |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 13 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Distrust: Polar Survival or Nuclear Nightmare?
Distrust: Polar Survival won the comparison against Nuclear Nightmare 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 Distrust: Polar Survival worth buying over Nuclear Nightmare?
Based on the metrics, Distrust: Polar Survival 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. Distrust: Polar Survival currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC