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Frozen StateVSSurvivalist

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

Frozen State

Frozen State

Quality
53Popularity
44Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$11.99
Buy Now
VS
Survivalist

Survivalist

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
66Popularity
27Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4d
-93% $0.35
Buy Now

Winner

Survivalist wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

2
Frozen State
2 of 14 metrics
Survivalist
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.99 -
$0.35 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$0.19 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-93% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
40 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
63.3% positive -
80.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
515 -
2.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
326 -
1.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
189 Wins
420 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
2 Wins
Steam Recommendations
516 -
2.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
26 -
39 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2016 Wins
Jan 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFrozen State

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

MaybeSurvivalist

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:
Frozen State
Survivalist

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

Frozen State

Frozen State

1 Store
Steam
Steam$11.99Buy Now
Survivalist

Survivalist

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -93% $0.35Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1326% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Frozen State

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

63% positive (515 reviews) — mixed opinions
515 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$11.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Survivalist

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (2,155 reviews) — mostly positive
2,155 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.35 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFrozen StateSurvivalist
Release Date
August 5, 2016
January 30, 2015
Developers
Flox Studios
Bob
Publishers
Flox Studios
Ginormocorp Incorporated
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
26
39

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Frozen State

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
  • Processor: 3.0 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GT 650M or 750M (strongly recommended)
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Survivalist

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or 8
  • Processor: Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX10-capable graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 160 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: A mouse with a mouse wheel on the middle button is recommended (or an XINPUT gamepad). If in doubt, play the demo!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Frozen State or Survivalist?

Survivalist won the comparison against Frozen State 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 Frozen State worth buying over Survivalist?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC

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