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It StealsVSOutlast

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

It Steals

It Steals

Quality
78Popularity
27Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Outlast

Outlast

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
91Popularity
41Value
54
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-21% $11.82
Buy Now

Winner

Outlast wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 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.

5
It Steals
5 of 15 metrics
Outlast
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$11.82 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.74 Wins
$3.74 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-21% Wins
Sales Frequency
5 price changes -
126 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
98.3% positive Wins
96.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.1K -
101.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K -
98.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
36 Wins
3.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
503 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.0K -
100.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
11 -
14 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2020 Wins
Sep 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleIt Steals

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeOutlast

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:
It Steals
Outlast

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

It Steals

It Steals

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Outlast

Outlast

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -21% $11.82Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +27% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +27% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

It Steals

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

98% positive (2,092 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
2,092 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +50%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Outlast

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (101,870 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
101,870 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$11.82 — reasonable price
21% off — modest discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-25% player decline
459 concurrent players — smaller but active
209 new reviews — still being discovered
101,870 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsIt StealsOutlast
Release Date
July 22, 2020
September 4, 2013
Developers
Zeekerss
Red Barrels
Publishers
Zeekerss
Red Barrels
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
11
14

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

It Steals

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 @ 3.00 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 650 MB available space

Outlast

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits
  • Processor: 2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: It Steals or Outlast?

Outlast won the comparison against It Steals 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 It Steals worth buying over Outlast?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC

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