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

God's Basement

God's Basement

Quality
61Popularity
49Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Palmyra Orphanage

Palmyra Orphanage

Quality
71Popularity
45Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈9d
$5.99
Buy Now

Winner

Palmyra Orphanage wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
God's Basement
5 of 12 metrics
Palmyra Orphanage
7 of 12 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$5.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$4.73 Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
10 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
73.8% positive -
89.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
620 -
Positive Steam Reviews
863 Wins
554 -
Negative Steam Reviews
307 -
66 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
1.2K Wins
618 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
18 Wins
16 -
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
3 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2018 -
Sep 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleGod's Basement

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

MaybePalmyra Orphanage

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:
God's Basement
Palmyra Orphanage

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

God's Basement

God's Basement

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Palmyra Orphanage

Palmyra Orphanage

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

God's Basement

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

74% positive (1,170 reviews) — mostly positive
1,170 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Palmyra Orphanage

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

89% positive (620 reviews) — very positive reception
620 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$5.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $4.73 — room for better deals

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGod's BasementPalmyra Orphanage
Release Date
October 16, 2018
September 24, 2019
Developers
Erebus
Steppe Hare Studio
Publishers
Erebus
Steppe Hare Studio
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
18
16

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

God's Basement

No PC requirements data available

Palmyra Orphanage

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: God's Basement or Palmyra Orphanage?

Palmyra Orphanage won the comparison against God's Basement 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 God's Basement worth buying over Palmyra Orphanage?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC

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