My Island vs Novus Inceptio
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
My Island wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Novus Inceptio is R$9.53 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | My Island | Novus Inceptio |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 41 | 49 |
| Quality | 56 | 46 |
| Value | 36 | 65 |
| Popularity | 26 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 28.99 | R$ 19.46 |
| Steam Review Score | 66% positive | 50.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 10 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | My Island | Novus Inceptio |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 1, 2024 | October 5, 2015 |
| Developers | SnowBaby Games | McMagic Productions |
| Publishers | SnowBaby Games | McMagic Productions |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | win10/win11 | 64-Bit Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.2 GHz Dual Core Processor | Intel I7-3770, AMD FX 8350 4.0 Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX1060/Vega56 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM | DirectX11 Compatible GPU with 2 GB Video RAM - Integrated VGA is not supported. |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: My Island or Novus Inceptio?
My Island won the comparison against Novus Inceptio 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 My Island worth buying over Novus Inceptio?
Based on the metrics, My Island 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. Novus Inceptio currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:27 PM UTC