Moons of Madness vs The Survey
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Moons of Madness wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Survey is $4.96 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Moons of Madness | The Survey |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 61 |
| Quality | 72 | 59 |
| Value | 72 | 74 |
| Popularity | 27 | 46 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.42 | $1.46 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.2% positive | 71.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Moons of MadnessThe Survey
Details and requirements
| Item | Moons of Madness | The Survey |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 22, 2019 | October 27, 2016 |
| Developers | Rock Pocket Games | Erebus |
| Publishers | Funcom | Erebus |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-2600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or equivalent | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Moons of Madness or The Survey?
Moons of Madness won the comparison against The Survey 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 Moons of Madness worth buying over The Survey?
Based on the metrics, Moons of Madness 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 Survey currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC