Mr. Prepper vs This War of Mine
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
This War of Mine wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. This War of Mine is $0.32 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Mr. Prepper | This War of Mine |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 60 | 74 |
| Quality | 67 | 90 |
| Value | 75 | 72 |
| Popularity | 30 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.35 | $1.03 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.1% positive | 93.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 144 | 733 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Mr. Prepper | This War of Mine |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 18, 2021 | November 14, 2014 |
| Developers | Rejected Games | 11 bit studios |
| Publishers | PlayWay S.A., Rejected Games | 11 bit studios |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 64-bit or newer | Windows 7/8/10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor | 2.5+ GHz Quad Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 970, Radeon RX 580 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM | NVIDIA GTX 660 or better, Radeon HD 7950 or better, Shader Model 3.0 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Mr. Prepper or This War of Mine?
This War of Mine won the comparison against Mr. Prepper 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 Mr. Prepper worth buying over This War of Mine?
Based on the metrics, This War of Mine 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. Mr. Prepper currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC