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ibb & obbVSShift Happens

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

ibb & obb

ibb & obb

Quality
86Popularity
29Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-72% $3.33
Buy Now
VS
Shift Happens

Shift Happens

Quality
65Popularity
29Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-94% $1.01
Buy Now

Winner

ibb & obb wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

9
ibb & obb
9 of 14 metrics
Shift Happens
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.33 -
$1.01 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.39 -
$1.11 Wins
Best Current Discount
-72% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
100 price changes Wins
57 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
83/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
89.1% positive Wins
78.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.0K Wins
3.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.6K Wins
2.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
440 Wins
693 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
14 Wins
11 -
Steam Recommendations
4.0K Wins
3.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
10 -
31 Wins
Supported Languages
16 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
May 2014 -
Feb 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Maybeibb & obb

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

MaybeShift Happens

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:
ibb & obb
Shift Happens

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

ibb & obb

ibb & obb

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -72% $3.33Buy Now
Steam
Steam +260% $11.99View
Shift Happens

Shift Happens

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $1.01Buy Now
Steam
Steam +57% $1.59View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +58% $1.60View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1483% $15.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

ibb & obb

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

89% positive (4,028 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,028 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.33 — very accessible price
72% off — solid discount
Historical low: $2.39 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-72% player drop
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Shift Happens

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (3,264 reviews) — mostly positive
3,264 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.01 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

+6% player growth
18 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game Detailsibb & obbShift Happens
Release Date
May 26, 2014
February 22, 2017
Developers
Sparpweed, Codeglue
Klonk Games
Publishers
Sparpweed
Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows
Achievements
10
31

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

ibb & obb

No PC requirements data available

Shift Happens

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz / AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 9 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: ibb & obb or Shift Happens?

ibb & obb won the comparison against Shift Happens 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 ibb & obb worth buying over Shift Happens?

Based on the metrics, ibb & obb 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. ibb & obb currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC

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