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GoreBoxVSs&box

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

GoreBox

GoreBox

ActionCasualIndieSimulation
Quality
70Popularity
35Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$8.99
Buy Now
VS
s&box

s&box

ActionStrategyCasualIndieSimulationAdventureSportsRacing
Quality
44Popularity
30Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-18% $16.42
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
GoreBox
6 of 12 metrics
s&box
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.99 Wins
$16.42 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$16.52 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-18% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
3 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
85.5% positive Wins
47.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
21.2K Wins
4.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
18.1K Wins
2.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.1K -
2.4K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
255 -
1.0K Wins
Steam Recommendations
20.5K Wins
4.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Jul 2023 -
Apr 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGoreBox

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

Wait for Sales&box

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
GoreBox
s&box

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

GoreBox

GoreBox

1 Store
Steam
Steam$8.99Buy Now
s&box

s&box

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -18% $16.42Buy Now
Steam
Steam +22% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

GoreBox

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (21,132 reviews) — very positive reception
21,132 reviews — very trustworthy data

Popularity

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

Player count surging +64%
380 concurrent players — smaller but active
106 new reviews — still being discovered
21,132 total reviews — proven game with large community

s&box

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

47% positive (4,544 reviews) — mostly negative
4,544 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$16.42 — reasonable price
18% off — minor discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-6% minor player decrease
1,089 concurrent players — solid base

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGoreBoxs&box
Release Date
July 21, 2023
April 28, 2026
Developers
Felix Filip
Facepunch Studios
Publishers
F²Games
Facepunch Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

GoreBox

Recommended

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

s&box

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Core i7-10700F / Ryzen 7 5700
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600XT - 8GB VRAM
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • VR Support: OpenXR

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: GoreBox or s&box?

GoreBox and s&box are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 GoreBox worth buying over s&box?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. s&box currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC

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