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Do Not Feed the MonkeysVSThe Syndicate: Classified Operations

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

Do Not Feed the Monkeys

Do Not Feed the Monkeys

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
75Popularity
33Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 hour
−95% $0.72
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The Syndicate: Classified Operations

The Syndicate: Classified Operations

StrategySimulation
Quality
30Popularity
15Value
51
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Do Not Feed the Monkeys wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Do Not Feed the Monkeys
11 of 14 metrics
The Syndicate: Classified Operations
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.72 Wins
$4.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.47 Wins
$4.24 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
87 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.9% positive Wins
57.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
10.3K Wins
7 -
Positive Steam Reviews
9.7K Wins
4 -
Negative Steam Reviews
634 -
3 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
83 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
10.3K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
33 Wins
30 -
Supported Languages
6 languages -
19 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2018 -
Aug 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDo Not Feed the Monkeys

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

Skip ThisThe Syndicate: Classified Operations

Skip it for now. Between the current price and reception, there's little upside to buying today.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Do Not Feed the Monkeys
The Syndicate: Classified Operations

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

Do Not Feed the Monkeys

Do Not Feed the Monkeys

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $0.72Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +18% $0.85View
GamersGate
GamersGate +122% $1.60View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +233% $2.40View
Steam
Steam$15.99View
The Syndicate: Classified Operations

The Syndicate: Classified Operations

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now

Do Not Feed the Monkeys

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (10,344 reviews) — very positive reception
10,344 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.72 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-70% player drop
38 concurrent players — niche audience
10,344 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Syndicate: Classified Operations

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

57% positive (7 reviews) — mixed opinions
7 reviews — limited sample, treat with caution

Value

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

$4.99 — very accessible price
Near historical low ($4.24)
Game DetailsDo Not Feed the MonkeysThe Syndicate: Classified Operations
Release Date
October 23, 2018
August 5, 2026
Developers
Fictiorama Studios
A and I Software
Publishers
Alawar
A and I Software
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
33
30

Do Not Feed the Monkeys

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (32/64), Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.6 Ghz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 610, ATI Radeon HD 4650 Series or higher
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers

The Syndicate: Classified Operations

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel i5-9600k
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2060
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Which is better: Do Not Feed the Monkeys or The Syndicate: Classified Operations?

Do Not Feed the Monkeys won the comparison against The Syndicate: Classified Operations 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 Do Not Feed the Monkeys worth buying over The Syndicate: Classified Operations?

Based on the metrics, Do Not Feed the Monkeys 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. Do Not Feed the Monkeys currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 07:51 AM UTC

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