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Gang BeastsVSZapStick

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Gang Beasts

Gang Beasts

ActionCasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
70Popularity
38Value
70
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 4 days
−60% $7.99
Buy Now
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ZapStick

ZapStick

ActionCasualIndie
Quality
50Popularity
Value
73
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
−10% $2.69
Buy Now

Winner

Gang Beasts wins 9 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.

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9
Gang Beasts
9 of 14 metrics
ZapStick
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.99 -
$2.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.99 -
$2.69 Wins
Best Current Discount
-60% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
152 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
86% positive Wins
N/A -
Total Steam Reviews
54.7K Wins
0 -
Positive Steam Reviews
47.0K Wins
0 -
Negative Steam Reviews
7.7K -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
483 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
54.6K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
19 Wins
12 -
Supported Languages
10 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2017 -
Aug 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGang Beasts

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Gang Beasts
ZapStick

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

Gang Beasts

Gang Beasts

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −60% $7.99Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $8.12View
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $8.17View
ZapStick

ZapStick

1 Store
Steam
Steam −10% $2.69Buy Now

Gang Beasts

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (54,725 reviews) — very positive reception
54,725 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.99 — very accessible price
60% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

424 concurrent players — smaller but active
54,725 total reviews — major title

ZapStick

Quality

Developer Track Record

Mixed track record — check their previous games before pre-ordering.

Studio's released games on Steam averaged 50/100, weighted by review volume

Value

Preorder Price

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.69 — very accessible price
10% off — minor discount
Game DetailsGang BeastsZapStick
Release Date
December 12, 2017
August 24, 2026
Developers
Boneloaf, Rocket Science
SimDevs
Publishers
Boneloaf
SimDevs
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
19
12

Gang Beasts

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: SM4 1GB VRAM
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: DirectX 10 or higher

ZapStick

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 or Vulkan capable GPUs
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
Which is better: Gang Beasts or ZapStick?

Gang Beasts won the comparison against ZapStick 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 Gang Beasts worth buying over ZapStick?

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

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 05:48 AM UTC

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