Gone HomeVSSouth of the Circle
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
South of the Circle
Best price· Kinguin · Key marketplaceWinner
South of the Circle wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
South of the Circle is currently cheaper ($1.13 vs $4.62 for Gone Home) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Gone Home
Quality
Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
South of the Circle
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.
Value
Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.
Gone Home
South of the Circle
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 960, Radeon RX 570 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Which is better: Gone Home or South of the Circle?
South of the Circle won the comparison against Gone Home 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 Gone Home worth buying over South of the Circle?
Based on the metrics, South of the Circle 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. Gone Home currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:03 AM UTC