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EXAPUNKSVSOpus Magnum

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

EXAPUNKS

EXAPUNKS

Quality
77Popularity
25Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-95% $1.01
Buy Now
VS
Opus Magnum

Opus Magnum

Quality
95Popularity
30Value
56
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-10% $17.94
Buy Now

Winner

Opus Magnum wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 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.

6
EXAPUNKS
6 of 14 metrics
Opus Magnum
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.01 Wins
$17.94 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.97 Wins
$9.99 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-10% -
Sales Frequency
27 price changes -
56 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
90/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.3% positive -
97.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.4K -
5.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
5.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
50 Wins
157 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 -
206 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.3K -
5.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
16 Wins
5 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2018 Wins
Dec 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEXAPUNKS

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

MaybeOpus Magnum

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
EXAPUNKS
Opus Magnum

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

EXAPUNKS

EXAPUNKS

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $1.01Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1879% $19.99View
Opus Magnum

Opus Magnum

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -10% $17.94Buy Now
Steam
Steam +11% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

EXAPUNKS

Quality

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

96% positive (1,354 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,354 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.01 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-20% minor player decrease
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Opus Magnum

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (5,691 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
5,691 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$17.94 — reasonable price
10% off — minor discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-55% player drop
164 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEXAPUNKSOpus Magnum
Release Date
October 22, 2018
December 7, 2017
Developers
Zachtronics
Zachtronics
Publishers
Zachtronics
Zachtronics
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
16
5

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

EXAPUNKS

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 3840 x 2160
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 660 MB available space

Opus Magnum

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1920 x 1080
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 600 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: EXAPUNKS or Opus Magnum?

Opus Magnum won the comparison against EXAPUNKS 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 EXAPUNKS worth buying over Opus Magnum?

Based on the metrics, Opus Magnum 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. EXAPUNKS currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC

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