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MaiaVSPlanetbase

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Maia

Maia

StrategyIndieSimulationRTSBase BuildingSingleplayer +14
Quality
39Popularity
47Value
40
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−53% $11.82
Buy
VS
Planetbase

Planetbase

StrategyIndieSimulationRTSBase BuildingSingleplayer +14
Quality
66Popularity
32Value
68
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
−46% $8.06
Buy

Winner

Planetbase wins 10 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.

Buy on GAMIVO
4
Maia
4 of 14 metrics
Planetbase
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.82 -
$8.06 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.24 Wins
$6.97 -
Best Current Discount
-53% Wins
-46% -
Sales Frequency
36 price changes -
153 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
39.7% positive -
79.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
828 -
9.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
329 -
7.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
499 Wins
1.9K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
135 Wins
Steam Recommendations
827 -
9.4K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
30 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
4 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2018 Wins
Oct 2015 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleMaia

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybePlanetbase

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

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Maia
Planetbase

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

Maia

Maia

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −53% $11.82Buy
Steam
Steam +111% $24.99View
Planetbase

Planetbase

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −46% $8.06Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +8% $8.72View
Steam
Steam +86% $14.99View

Maia

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience: consistent negative feedback.

40% positive (828 reviews): mostly negative
828 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$11.82: reasonable price
53% off: solid discount

Popularity

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

3 concurrent players: niche audience

Planetbase

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

80% positive (9,583 reviews): mostly positive
9,583 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.06: very accessible price
46% off: decent discount
Near historical low ($6.97)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players up 38% in recent days
127 concurrent players: smaller but active
Game detailsMaiaPlanetbase
Release date
November 23, 2018
October 15, 2015
Developers
Simon Roth
Madruga Works
Publishers
Machine Studios
Madruga Works
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
—
30

Maia

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 3600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 2060 or ATI RX 5700 - or equivilent with 6GB VRAM
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Planetbase

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD/NVIDIA card
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 650 MB available space
Which is better: Maia or Planetbase?

Planetbase won the comparison against Maia 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 Maia worth buying over Planetbase?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:13 AM UTC

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

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