Force Reboot vs STRAFE: Gold Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
STRAFE: Gold Edition wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Force Reboot is $0.96 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Force Reboot | STRAFE: Gold Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 56 | 58 |
| Quality | 75 | 61 |
| Value | 42 | 77 |
| Popularity | 45 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.99 | $3.95 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.4% positive | 73.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Force Reboot
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Force Reboot | STRAFE: Gold Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 25, 2022 | May 9, 2017 |
| Developers | ln404 | Pixel Titans |
| Publishers | ln404 | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x86/x64 | Windows 7 or later |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 GHZ Quad Core Processor Or Higher | Intel Core i3-4160 (2 * 3600) or equivalent AMD FX-6350 (6 * 3900) or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Geforce GTX 460 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 (1024 MB) AMD Radeon R7 260X (2048 MB) |
| Storage (minimum) | 150 MB available space | 3 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | — | Gameplay experience around 60 FPS on average when using the Mid-high settings |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Force Reboot or STRAFE: Gold Edition?
STRAFE: Gold Edition won the comparison against Force Reboot 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 Force Reboot worth buying over STRAFE: Gold Edition?
Based on the metrics, STRAFE: Gold Edition 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. STRAFE: Gold Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:58 PM UTC