Frostpunk 2 vs Surviving the Aftermath
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Frostpunk 2 wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Surviving the Aftermath is $1.61 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Frostpunk 2 | Surviving the Aftermath |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 58 |
| Quality | 78 | 61 |
| Value | 64 | 77 |
| Popularity | 35 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.21 | $3.60 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.2% positive | 72.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 584 | 74 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Frostpunk 2 | Surviving the Aftermath |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 20, 2024 | November 16, 2021 |
| Developers | 11 bit studios | Iceflake Studios |
| Publishers | 11 bit studios | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 7 3700x / Intel Core i7-10700 | Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 3 2200G |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD RX 5700 8 GB VRAM / NVIDIA 2060 Super RTX 8 GB VRAM / INTEL ARC A770 8GB VRAM | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX770 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 380 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Frostpunk 2 or Surviving the Aftermath?
Frostpunk 2 won the comparison against Surviving the Aftermath 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 Frostpunk 2 worth buying over Surviving the Aftermath?
Based on the metrics, Frostpunk 2 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. Surviving the Aftermath currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:03 PM UTC