Graveyard Shift vs [REC] Desolation
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
![[REC] Desolation](https://img.gamevalio.com/rec-desolation_portrait_500.webp)
[REC] Desolation wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. [REC] Desolation is $5.24 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Graveyard Shift | [REC] Desolation |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 50 | 57 |
| Quality | 62 | 56 |
| Value | 40 | 73 |
| Popularity | 46 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.99 | $1.75 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.1% positive | 72.2% positive |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Graveyard Shift
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Graveyard Shift[REC] Desolation
Details and requirements
| Item | Graveyard Shift | [REC] Desolation |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 2, 2023 | February 27, 2025 |
| Developers | Darkphobia Games | Perspektik |
| Publishers | Darkphobia Games | Perspektik |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon™ RX 580 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Graveyard Shift or [REC] Desolation?
[REC] Desolation won the comparison against Graveyard Shift 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 Graveyard Shift worth buying over [REC] Desolation?
Based on the metrics, [REC] Desolation 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. [REC] Desolation currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:42 PM UTC