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FloodlandVSIXION

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

Floodland

Floodland

Quality
58Popularity
24Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-86% $2.89
Buy Now
VS
IXION

IXION

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
65Popularity
34Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-68% $11.25
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Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Floodland
7 of 14 metrics
IXION
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.89 Wins
$11.25 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.24 Wins
$11.56 -
Best Current Discount
-86% Wins
-68% -
Sales Frequency
51 price changes Wins
45 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
54.7% positive -
77.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
910 -
14.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
498 -
11.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
412 Wins
3.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
205 Wins
Steam Recommendations
900 -
14.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
29 -
57 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2022 -
Dec 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeFloodland

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

MaybeIXION

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:
Floodland
IXION

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

Floodland

Floodland

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -86% $2.89Buy Now
Steam
Steam +38% $3.99View
IXION

IXION

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -68% $11.25Buy Now
Steam
Steam +9% $12.24View
GamersGate
GamersGate +211% $34.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +211% $34.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Floodland

Quality

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

55% positive (910 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
910 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.89 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.97 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +100%
6 concurrent players — niche audience

IXION

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

78% positive (14,817 reviews) — mostly positive
14,817 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$11.25 — reasonable price
68% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($9.58)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +240%
388 concurrent players — smaller but active
14,817 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFloodlandIXION
Release Date
November 15, 2022
December 7, 2022
Developers
Vile Monarch
Bulwark Studios
Publishers
Ravenscourt
Kasedo Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
29
57

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Floodland

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 8700k or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD equivalent, 6 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 30 GB available space

IXION

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 2060 6GB or Radeon RX 5700
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Floodland or IXION?

Floodland and IXION are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Floodland worth buying over IXION?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Floodland currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC

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