Game Dev Studio vs Reus
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Reus wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Reus is $0.19 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Game Dev Studio | Reus |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 45 | 64 |
| Quality | 69 | 76 |
| Value | 36 | 78 |
| Popularity | 22 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.10 | $0.91 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.4% positive | 77.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Game Dev Studio | Reus |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 12, 2018 | May 16, 2013 |
| Developers | Explosive Squat Games | Abbey Games |
| Publishers | Explosive Squat Games | Abbey Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad core @ 2GHz | Intel® Core i5 or AMD Phenom II |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 256 MB VRAM | DirectX10(R) compatible card with 1024MB of memory |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 150 MB available space | — |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Game Dev Studio or Reus?
Reus won the comparison against Game Dev Studio 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 Game Dev Studio worth buying over Reus?
Based on the metrics, Reus 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. Reus currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:44 PM UTC