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MaiaVSPlanetbase

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

Maia

Maia

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
38Popularity
47Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-52% $12.04
Buy Now
VS
Planetbase

Planetbase

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
66Popularity
32Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-33% $10.04
Buy Now

Winner

Planetbase 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.

3
Maia
3 of 14 metrics
Planetbase
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.04 -
$10.04 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.57 -
$9.38 Wins
Best Current Discount
-52% Wins
-33% -
Sales Frequency
21 price changes -
33 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
39.9% positive -
79.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
828 -
9.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
330 -
7.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
498 Wins
1.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
153 Wins
Steam Recommendations
827 -
9.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
30 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
4 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2018 Wins
Oct 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleMaia

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

MaybePlanetbase

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:
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 -52% $12.04Buy Now
Steam
Steam +108% $24.99View
Planetbase

Planetbase

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -33% $10.04Buy Now
Steam
Steam +49% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Maia

Quality

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

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

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$12.04 — reasonable price
52% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($11.57)

Planetbase

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

80% positive (9,444 reviews) — mostly positive
9,444 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$10.04 — reasonable price
33% off — decent discount
Historical low: $7.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-24% minor player decrease
179 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

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

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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. Maia currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:54 AM UTC

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