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

Factorio

Factorio

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationBase BuildingSingleplayerMultiplayer +14
Quality
96Popularity
48Value
59
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 4 days
−1% $34.59
Buy
VS
Havendock

Havendock

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationBase BuildingSingleplayerMultiplayer +14
Quality
67Popularity
26Value
60
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 6 days
−98% $0.43
Buy

Winner

Factorio wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Buy on Kinguin
9
Factorio
9 of 15 metrics
Havendock
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$34.59 -
$0.43 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$31.00 -
$0.34 Wins
Best Current Discount
-1% -
-98% Wins
Sales Frequency
52 price changes -
84 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
90/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97.5% positive Wins
81.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
192.6K Wins
1.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
187.8K Wins
1.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.7K -
274 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13.7K Wins
15 -
Steam Recommendations
196.0K Wins
1.5K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
88 Wins
18 -
Supported Languages
30 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2020 -
Apr 2025 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItFactorio

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Wait for SaleHavendock

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Factorio
Havendock

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

Factorio

Factorio

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −1% $34.59Buy
Steam
Steam +1% $35.00View
Havendock

Havendock

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −98% $0.43Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$4.92View
Steam
Steam$5.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$6.00View

Factorio

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

98% positive (192,529 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 90/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
192,529 reviews: very large sample

Value

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

$34.59: mid-range price
1% off: minor discount
Near historical low ($31.00)

Popularity

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

Players down 28% in recent days
10,423 concurrent players: very healthy
136 new reviews: still being discovered
192,529 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Havendock

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

82% positive (1,510 reviews): mostly positive
1,510 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.43: very accessible price
98% off: deep discount

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 118% in recent days
24 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsFactorioHavendock
Release date
August 14, 2020
April 22, 2025
Developers
Wube Software LTD.
YYZ Studio
Publishers
Wube Software LTD.
IndieArk, Pretty Soon
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
88
18

Factorio

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11, 10
  • Processor: Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High sprite resolution, High quality compression

Havendock

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Quad core 3 GHz+
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1050 series or similar
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Which is better: Factorio or Havendock?

Factorio won the comparison against Havendock 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 Factorio worth buying over Havendock?

Based on the metrics, Factorio 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. Havendock currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:13 AM UTC

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