Enshrouded vs Start an egg
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Enshrouded wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Start an egg is $19.90 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Enshrouded | Start an egg |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 68 | 47 |
| Quality | 71 | 62 |
| Value | 57 | 50 |
| Popularity | 58 | 21 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $35.89 | $15.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 86% positive | 77.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 50.8K | 9 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Enshrouded | Start an egg |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 15, 2026 | July 20, 2023 |
| Developers | Keen Games GmbH | Ting Game |
| Publishers | Keen Games GmbH | Ting Game |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7/8/10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7-8700 (3.7 GHz 6 Core) / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (3.7 GHz 8 Core) or equivalent | Intel i7 Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (req. 6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (req. 6GB VRAM) / Intel ARC A770 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Enshrouded or Start an egg?
Enshrouded won the comparison against Start an egg 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 Start an egg?
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. Enshrouded currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC