Gone: Survival vs Next Day: Survival
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Gone: Survival wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Gone: Survival is $9.61 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Gone: Survival | Next Day: Survival |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 54 | 45 |
| Quality | 37 | 55 |
| Value | 82 | 40 |
| Popularity | 39 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.38 | $9.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 40.7% positive | 62.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Next Day: Survival
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Gone: Survival | Next Day: Survival |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 20, 2020 | May 21, 2018 |
| Developers | Coden Studio | SOFF Games |
| Publishers | Conglomerate 5 | Last Level |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64 bit only) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i5 Quad Core or higher / AMD Phenom II X6 or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 2GB VRAM Shader Model 3.0 or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Gone: Survival or Next Day: Survival?
Gone: Survival won the comparison against Next Day: Survival 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: Survival worth buying over Next Day: Survival?
Based on the metrics, Gone: Survival 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: Survival currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:42 PM UTC