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HyperbolicaVSObduction

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Hyperbolica

Hyperbolica

Quality
68Popularity
50Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 7 days
−91% $1.12
Buy Now
VS
Obduction

Obduction

Quality
76Popularity
28Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−72% $8.27
Buy Now

Winner

Obduction wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
Hyperbolica
6 of 14 metrics
Obduction
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.12 Wins
$8.27 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.08 Wins
$6.20 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-72% -
Sales Frequency
29 price changes -
80 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
76/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
84.3% positive Wins
78.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K -
3.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.0K -
2.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
191 Wins
655 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
12 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.2K -
3.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
14 -
15 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2022 Wins
Aug 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHyperbolica

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

MaybeObduction

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Hyperbolica
Obduction

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

Hyperbolica

Hyperbolica

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $1.12Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1060% $12.99View
Obduction

Obduction

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −72% $8.27Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +1% $8.37View
Steam
Steam +263% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Hyperbolica

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

84% positive (1,216 reviews) — mostly positive
1,216 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.12 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.02)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Obduction

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

78% positive (3,020 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,020 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.27 — very accessible price
72% off — solid discount
Historical low: $5.87 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-36% player decline
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHyperbolicaObduction
Release Date
March 14, 2022
August 24, 2016
Developers
CodeParade
Cyan, Inc.
Publishers
CodeParade
Cyan, Inc.
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
14
15

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Hyperbolica

Recommended

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

Obduction

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: CPU Intel i5-4590 equivalent or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 w/4 GB / AMD R9 290 w/4 GB equivalent or better
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: For VR: NVIDIA 980/1060 or AMD Fury (equivalent or greater)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hyperbolica or Obduction?

Obduction won the comparison against Hyperbolica 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 Hyperbolica worth buying over Obduction?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC

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