I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream vs STASIS
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
STASIS wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. STASIS is $0.45 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream | STASIS |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 62 | 62 |
| Quality | 72 | 78 |
| Value | 76 | 72 |
| Popularity | 29 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.99 | $1.54 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.8% positive | 79.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 18 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$1.99−80%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.28−77%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$2.41−76%Buy 
Side by side over time
I Have No Mouth, and I Must ScreamSTASIS
Details and requirements
| Item | I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream | STASIS |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 17, 2013 | August 31, 2015 |
| Developers | QUByte Interactive, The Dreamers Guild | THE BROTHERHOOD |
| Publishers | Nightdive Studios, Atari | THE BROTHERHOOD |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (32/64 bit versions), Windows 10 (32/64 bit versions) |
| Processor (minimum) | IBM PC with a 486 DX2/ 66Mhz (or faster) processor | 2.6 GHz (Dual Core) |
| Memory (minimum) | 128 MB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | A VESA compatible Super VGA card | Nvidia GeForce 405, AMD Radeon HD 5400 Series or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream or STASIS?
STASIS won the comparison against I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream 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 Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream worth buying over STASIS?
Based on the metrics, STASIS 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 Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:20 PM UTC