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How to SurviveVSWelcome to ParadiZe

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

How to Survive

How to Survive

Quality
72Popularity
34Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1h
-84% $2.45
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VS
Welcome to ParadiZe

Welcome to ParadiZe

Quality
65Popularity
24Value
58
GamersGateBetter Deal· GamersGate
Ends in≈10d
-80% $6.00
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Winner

How to Survive wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

9
How to Survive
9 of 15 metrics
Welcome to ParadiZe
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.45 Wins
$6.00 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.56 Wins
$5.53 -
Best Current Discount
-84% Wins
-80% -
Sales Frequency
31 price changes -
98 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
60/100 -
71/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
82.6% positive Wins
66.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
14.0K Wins
985 -
Positive Steam Reviews
11.5K Wins
653 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.4K -
332 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 -
10 Wins
Steam Recommendations
14.0K Wins
985 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
43 Wins
40 -
Supported Languages
7 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2014 -
Feb 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHow to Survive

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

Wait for SaleWelcome to ParadiZe

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:
How to Survive
Welcome to ParadiZe

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

How to Survive

How to Survive

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -84% $2.45Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +512% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +512% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +512% $14.99View
Welcome to ParadiZe

Welcome to ParadiZe

4 Stores
GamersGate
GamersGate -80% $6.00Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +175% $16.49View
Steam
Steam +400% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +400% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

How to Survive

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

83% positive (13,983 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 60/100 — mixed reception from critics
13,983 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.45 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.07)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +80%
9 concurrent players — niche audience
13,983 total reviews — proven game with large community

Welcome to ParadiZe

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

66% positive (985 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
985 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$6.00 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-80% player drop
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHow to SurviveWelcome to ParadiZe
Release Date
August 29, 2014
February 29, 2024
Developers
Eko Software
Eko Software
Publishers
505 Games
Nacon
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
43
40

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

How to Survive

No PC requirements data available

Welcome to ParadiZe

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5700, 8 GB or Intel Arc A750, 8 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 30 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: How to Survive or Welcome to ParadiZe?

How to Survive won the comparison against Welcome to ParadiZe 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 How to Survive worth buying over Welcome to ParadiZe?

Based on the metrics, How to Survive 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. How to Survive currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC

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