Ghostrunner vs RUINER
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ghostrunner wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Ghostrunner is $0.88 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ghostrunner | RUINER |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 81 | 69 |
| Quality | 88 | 83 |
| Value | 98 | 80 |
| Popularity | 38 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.56 | $2.44 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.6% positive | 89% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 178 | 14 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ghostrunner | RUINER |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 27, 2020 | September 26, 2017 |
| Developers | One More Level, 3D Realms | Reikon Games |
| Publishers | 505 Games | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 8.1, 10 x64 | Windows 7/8.1/10 x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-6700K (4 * 4000) or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 * 3500) or equivalent | Intel Core i5-4670K (4 * 3400) or equivalent / AMD FX-6350 (6 * 3900) or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 970 (4096 MB) or Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB) | GeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7970 (3072 MB) |
| Storage (minimum) | 22 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | (60FPS, High settings, 1080p) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ghostrunner or RUINER?
Ghostrunner won the comparison against RUINER 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 Ghostrunner worth buying over RUINER?
Based on the metrics, Ghostrunner 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. Ghostrunner currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC