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KarmaZooVSShift Happens

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

KarmaZoo

KarmaZoo

Quality
71Popularity
24Value
84
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-97% $0.29
Buy Now
VS
Shift Happens

Shift Happens

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

Winner

KarmaZoo wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
KarmaZoo
7 of 13 metrics
Shift Happens
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.29 Wins
$1.01 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.38 Wins
$1.11 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
-94% -
Sales Frequency
12 price changes -
57 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
89.3% positive Wins
78.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
948 -
3.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
847 -
2.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
101 Wins
693 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
11 Wins
Steam Recommendations
947 -
3.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
22 -
31 Wins
Supported Languages
20 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2023 Wins
Feb 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeKarmaZoo

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:
KarmaZoo
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

KarmaZoo

KarmaZoo

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -97% $0.29Buy Now
Steam
Steam +3345% $9.99View
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

KarmaZoo

Quality

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

89% positive (948 reviews) — very positive reception
948 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.29 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.27)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

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 DetailsKarmaZooShift Happens
Release Date
November 14, 2023
February 22, 2017
Developers
Pastagames
Klonk Games
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
22
31

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

KarmaZoo

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-4350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 760 / Radeon R7 260X / Iris Xe Graphics
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

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: KarmaZoo or Shift Happens?

KarmaZoo 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 KarmaZoo worth buying over Shift Happens?

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

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

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