Maximum Action vs Severed Steel
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Severed Steel wins 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Severed Steel is $12.76 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Maximum Action | Severed Steel |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 52 | 62 |
| Quality | 72 | 76 |
| Value | 47 | 68 |
| Popularity | 29 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $7.23 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.3% positive | 95.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 19 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Maximum Action | Severed Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 19, 2018 | September 17, 2021 |
| Developers | George Mandell | Greylock Studio |
| Publishers | Balloon Moose Games | Greylock Studio |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.0 GHZ Quad Core Processor Or Higher | Dual Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Geforce GTX 460 Or Equivalent | NVIDIA 1050 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Maximum Action or Severed Steel?
Severed Steel won the comparison against Maximum Action 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 Maximum Action worth buying over Severed Steel?
Based on the metrics, Severed Steel 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. Severed Steel currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:19 PM UTC