I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival vs Research Story
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival is $11.83 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival | Research Story |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 60 | 51 |
| Quality | 69 | 74 |
| Value | 74 | 50 |
| Popularity | 29 | 20 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.10 | $13.93 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.8% positive | 94.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 56 | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.10−89%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$2.69−87%Buy 
GamersGate Authorized reseller$8.00−60%Buy 
Side by side over time
I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse SurvivalResearch Story
Details and requirements
| Item | I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival | Research Story |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 13, 2024 | July 21, 2025 |
| Developers | Mandragora | Petal Cat Games |
| Publishers | tinyBuild | Electronic Sheep Games, Petal Cat Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Win10 x64 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 4-core / 8-thread CPU | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 1060 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival or Research Story?
I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival won the comparison against Research Story 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 I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival worth buying over Research Story?
Based on the metrics, I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival 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. I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC