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

Job Simulator

Job Simulator

ActionCasualIndieSimulation
Quality
74Popularity
29Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4d
-16% $16.71
Buy Now
VS
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality

IndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
74Popularity
27Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$29.99
Buy Now

Winner

Job Simulator wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 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.

11
Job Simulator
11 of 14 metrics
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$16.71 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.99 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-16% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
37 price changes Wins
14 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
75/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
91.8% positive Wins
75.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.3K Wins
2.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.0K Wins
1.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
353 Wins
539 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
26 Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
4.3K Wins
2.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
11 -
18 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
Apr 2016 -
Apr 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeJob Simulator

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

Wait for SaleRick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Job Simulator
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality

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

Job Simulator

Job Simulator

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -16% $16.71Buy Now
Steam
Steam +20% $19.99View
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +10% $32.90View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Job Simulator

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

92% positive (4,320 reviews) — very positive reception
4,320 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$16.71 — reasonable price
16% off — minor discount
Historical low: $13.86 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-6% minor player decrease
17 concurrent players — niche audience

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

76% positive (2,229 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,229 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$32.90 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

-45% player decline
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsJob SimulatorRick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality
Release Date
April 5, 2016
April 20, 2017
Developers
Owlchemy Labs
Owlchemy Labs
Publishers
Owlchemy Labs
Adult Swim Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
11
18

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Job Simulator

No PC requirements data available

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Processor: i7-4770
  • Graphics: GTX 980 equivalent

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Job Simulator or Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality?

Job Simulator won the comparison against Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality 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 Job Simulator worth buying over Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 5, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC

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