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Midnight HeistVSThe Outlast Trials

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

Midnight Heist

Midnight Heist

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
73Popularity
21Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 3 days
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
The Outlast Trials

The Outlast Trials

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
75Popularity
41Value
90
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 46 days
−70% $11.99
Buy Now

Winner

The Outlast Trials wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

4
Midnight Heist
4 of 14 metrics
The Outlast Trials
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)
$9.99 Wins
$11.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.99 Wins
$11.99 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-70% Wins
Sales Frequency
14 price changes -
112 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
92.6% positive -
92.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
378 -
87.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
350 -
81.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
28 Wins
6.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
10 -
7.6K Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
87.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2025 Wins
Mar 2024 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleMidnight Heist

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

Worth ItThe Outlast Trials

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Midnight Heist
The Outlast Trials

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

Midnight Heist

Midnight Heist

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
The Outlast Trials

The Outlast Trials

4 Stores
Steam
Steam −70% $11.99Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +11% $13.33View
Kinguin
Kinguin +15% $13.81View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +234% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Midnight Heist

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

93% positive (378 reviews) — very positive reception
378 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-13% minor player decrease
13 concurrent players — niche audience

The Outlast Trials

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

93% positive (87,602 reviews) — very positive reception
87,602 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$11.99 — reasonable price
70% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Steady player base with a dedicated community keeping it alive.

Player count surging +130%
12,653 concurrent players — very healthy
579 new reviews — community buzzing
87,602 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMidnight HeistThe Outlast Trials
Release Date
October 24, 2025
March 5, 2024
Developers
MediaTale
Red Barrels
Publishers
MediaTale
Red Barrels
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Midnight Heist

No PC requirements data available

The Outlast Trials

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: WIndows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB or Intel Arc A580, 8GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS, DX12, Ray Tracing OFF

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Midnight Heist or The Outlast Trials?

The Outlast Trials won the comparison against Midnight Heist 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 Midnight Heist worth buying over The Outlast Trials?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC

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