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

Enshrouded

Enshrouded

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPGBase BuildingSingleplayerMultiplayer +12
Quality
71Popularity
42Value
54
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−1% $39.46
Buy
VS
Novus Inceptio

Novus Inceptio

IndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPGBase BuildingSingleplayerAction +12
Quality
46Popularity
25Value
69
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 4 hours
−81% $3.88
Buy

Winner

Enshrouded wins 8 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.

Buy on Kinguin
8
Enshrouded
8 of 14 metrics
Novus Inceptio
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$39.46 -
$3.88 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$22.49 -
$1.13 Wins
Best Current Discount
-1% -
-81% Wins
Sales Frequency
131 price changes -
193 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
85.9% positive Wins
50.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
93.9K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
80.7K Wins
548 -
Negative Steam Reviews
13.2K -
542 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5.5K Wins
7 -
Steam Recommendations
94.1K Wins
1.1K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
52 -
58 Wins
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Jan 2024 Wins
Oct 2015 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeEnshrouded

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

Wait for SaleNovus Inceptio

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:
Enshrouded
Novus Inceptio

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

Enshrouded

Enshrouded

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −1% $39.46Buy
Steam
Steam +1% $39.99View
Novus Inceptio

Novus Inceptio

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −81% $3.88Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $4.01View
Steam
Steam +157% $9.99View

Enshrouded

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

86% positive (93,932 reviews): very positive reception
93,932 reviews: very large sample

Value

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

$39.46: mid-range price
1% off: minor discount

Popularity

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

Players down 10% in recent days
6,589 concurrent players: solid base
141 new reviews: still being discovered
93,932 total reviews: major title

Novus Inceptio

Quality

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

50% positive (1,089 reviews): mixed opinions
1,089 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$3.88: very accessible price
81% off: deep discount

Popularity

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

13 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsEnshroudedNovus Inceptio
Release date
January 24, 2024
October 5, 2015
Developers
Keen Games GmbH
McMagic Productions
Publishers
Keen Games GmbH
McMagic Productions
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
52
58

Enshrouded

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7-8700 (3.7 GHz 6 Core) / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (3.7 GHz 8 Core) or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (req. 6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (req. 6GB VRAM) / Intel ARC A770
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • Sound Card: on board
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended.

Novus Inceptio

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-Bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel I7-3770, AMD FX 8350 4.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX11 Compatible GPU with 2 GB Video RAM - Integrated VGA is not supported.
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Internet connection required. Integrated graphics cards are not supported.
Which is better: Enshrouded or Novus Inceptio?

Enshrouded won the comparison against Novus Inceptio 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 Enshrouded worth buying over Novus Inceptio?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC

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