METAL GEAR SURVIVEVSSurvivalist
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
METAL GEAR SURVIVE
Better Deal· Steam
Survivalist
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
METAL GEAR SURVIVE wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
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
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
METAL GEAR SURVIVE
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
Survivalist
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
METAL GEAR SURVIVE
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better; Quad-core or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (DirectX 11 graphic card required)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card (Surround Sound 5.1)
Survivalist
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 or 8
- Processor: Quad Core Processor
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX10-capable graphics card
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 160 MB available space
- Additional Notes: A mouse with a mouse wheel on the middle button is recommended (or an XINPUT gamepad). If in doubt, play the demo!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: METAL GEAR SURVIVE or Survivalist?
METAL GEAR SURVIVE won the comparison against Survivalist 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 METAL GEAR SURVIVE worth buying over Survivalist?
Based on the metrics, METAL GEAR SURVIVE 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. METAL GEAR SURVIVE currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 03:05 AM UTC