Home vs The Drifter
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Drifter wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Home is $17.58 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Home | The Drifter |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 61 |
| Quality | 67 | 93 |
| Value | 72 | 50 |
| Popularity | 49 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.41 | $17.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.4% positive | 97.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 17 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Home | The Drifter |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 31, 2012 | July 17, 2025 |
| Developers | BancyCo | Powerhoof, Dave Lloyd |
| Publishers | BancyCo | Powerhoof |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Core 2 Duo or above | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Graphics card with 512 MB RAM | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 100 MB HD space | — |
| Sound (minimum) | Soundblaster or equivalent | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Home or The Drifter?
The Drifter won the comparison against 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 Home worth buying over The Drifter?
Based on the metrics, The Drifter 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. Home currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC