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Dyson Sphere ProgramVSMaia

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

Dyson Sphere Program

Dyson Sphere Program

StrategyIndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
78Popularity
40Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 42 days
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Maia

Maia

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
38Popularity
47Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−53% $11.82
Buy Now

Winner

Dyson Sphere Program wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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9
Dyson Sphere Program
9 of 14 metrics
Maia
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$11.82 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$15.99 -
$11.57 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-53% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
37 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
97.5% positive Wins
39.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
83.2K Wins
827 -
Positive Steam Reviews
81.1K Wins
329 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.1K -
498 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2.6K Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
83.1K Wins
827 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
128 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Jan 2021 Wins
Nov 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDyson Sphere Program

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleMaia

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Dyson Sphere Program
Maia

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

Dyson Sphere Program

Dyson Sphere Program

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Maia

Maia

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −53% $11.82Buy Now
Steam
Steam +111% $24.99View

Dyson Sphere Program

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

97% positive (83,210 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
83,210 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $15.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-15% minor player decrease
2,114 concurrent players — solid base
83,210 total reviews — major title

Maia

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

40% positive (827 reviews) — mostly negative
827 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$11.82 — reasonable price
53% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($11.57)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-100% player drop
Game DetailsDyson Sphere ProgramMaia
Release Date
January 20, 2021
November 23, 2018
Developers
Youthcat Studio
Simon Roth
Publishers
Gamirror Games
Machine Studios
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
128

Dyson Sphere Program

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10(64-Bit)
  • Processor: i9 11900KF8 Core
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated graphics card, GTX 2070
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • Additional Notes: GPU must support Shader Model 5.0. Display Resolution 1080p +

Maia

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 3600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 2060 or ATI RX 5700 - or equivilent with 6GB VRAM
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
Which is better: Dyson Sphere Program or Maia?

Dyson Sphere Program won the comparison against Maia 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 Dyson Sphere Program worth buying over Maia?

Based on the metrics, Dyson Sphere Program 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. Maia currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC

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