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House of the Dying SunVSStrike Suit Zero

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

House of the Dying Sun

House of the Dying Sun

Quality
83Popularity
27Value
41
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Strike Suit Zero

Strike Suit Zero

Quality
72Popularity
25Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈15h
-86% $2.87
Buy Now

Winner

House of the Dying Sun wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
House of the Dying Sun
8 of 14 metrics
Strike Suit Zero
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$2.87 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.99 -
$2.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-86% Wins
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
43 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
76/100 Wins
66/100 -
Steam Review Score
89.5% positive Wins
79.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
1.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.7K Wins
961 -
Negative Steam Reviews
202 Wins
245 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1
1
Steam Recommendations
1.9K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
38 Wins
27 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2016 Wins
Jan 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleHouse of the Dying Sun

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

MaybeStrike Suit Zero

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
House of the Dying Sun
Strike Suit Zero

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

House of the Dying Sun

House of the Dying Sun

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Strike Suit Zero

Strike Suit Zero

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -86% $2.87Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +595% $19.95View
Steam
Steam +597% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

House of the Dying Sun

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

89% positive (1,916 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,916 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-100% player drop

Strike Suit Zero

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

80% positive (1,206 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 66/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,206 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.87 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-75% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHouse of the Dying SunStrike Suit Zero
Release Date
November 1, 2016
January 23, 2013
Developers
Marauder Interactive, LLC
Born Ready Games
Publishers
Marauder Interactive, LLC
Born Ready Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
38
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

House of the Dying Sun

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5-4590 equivalent or greater
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD 290 equivalent or greater (DX11 for VR)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: As VR hardware improves and resolutions increase, recommended system requirements will increase as well.

Strike Suit Zero

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows 7
  • Processor:Quad Core
  • Memory:8 GB RAM
  • Graphics:NVIDIA GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD5850
  • DirectX®:11
  • Hard Drive:3 GB HD space
  • Sound:Any 5.1 sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: House of the Dying Sun or Strike Suit Zero?

House of the Dying Sun won the comparison against Strike Suit Zero 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 House of the Dying Sun worth buying over Strike Suit Zero?

Based on the metrics, House of the Dying Sun 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. Strike Suit Zero currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC

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