IXION vs This War of Mine
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
This War of Mine wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. This War of Mine is $9.11 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | IXION | This War of Mine |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 74 |
| Quality | 65 | 90 |
| Value | 74 | 72 |
| Popularity | 34 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.14 | $1.03 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.9% positive | 93.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 248 | 733 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
IXIONThis War of Mine
Details and requirements
| Item | IXION | This War of Mine |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 7, 2022 | November 14, 2014 |
| Developers | Bulwark Studios | 11 bit studios |
| Publishers | Kasedo Games | 11 bit studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 7/8/10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 3 3200G | 2.5+ GHz Quad Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | RTX 2060 6GB or Radeon RX 5700 | NVIDIA GTX 660 or better, Radeon HD 7950 or better, Shader Model 3.0 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: IXION or This War of Mine?
This War of Mine won the comparison against IXION 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 IXION worth buying over This War of Mine?
Based on the metrics, This War of Mine 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. IXION currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC