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

Fargone

Fargone

ActionSimulationEarly AccessRPG
Quality
57Popularity
22Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 5 days
−84% $1.94
Buy Now
VS
Novus Inceptio

Novus Inceptio

IndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
45Popularity
49Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 13 hours
−88% $2.32
Buy Now

Winner

Fargone wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Fargone is currently cheaper ($1.94 vs $2.32 for Novus Inceptio) in USD — the more budget-friendly option right now.

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Fargone
7 of 14 metrics
Novus Inceptio
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.94 Wins
$2.32 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.78 Wins
$2.51 -
Best Current Discount
-84% -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
54 price changes -
107 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
70% positive Wins
50% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
527 -
1.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
369 -
542 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
158 Wins
542 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
526 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
16 -
58 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Dec 2022 Wins
Oct 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFargone

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeNovus Inceptio

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Fargone
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

Fargone

Fargone

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −84% $1.94Buy Now
Steam
Steam$11.99View
Novus Inceptio

Novus Inceptio

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $2.32Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $2.39View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Fargone

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

70% positive (527 reviews) — mostly positive
527 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.94 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-71% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Novus Inceptio

Quality

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

50% positive (1,084 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,084 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.32 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.90 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsFargoneNovus Inceptio
Release Date
December 23, 2022
October 5, 2015
Developers
RedDot Games
McMagic Productions
Publishers
RedDot Games
McMagic Productions
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
16
58

Fargone

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: i7 or Ryzen 7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

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: Fargone or Novus Inceptio?

Fargone 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 Fargone worth buying over Novus Inceptio?

Based on the metrics, Fargone 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: Aug 9, 2026, 10:28 PM UTC

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