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N++ (NPLUSPLUS)VSSpeedRunners

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

Quality
94Popularity
28Value
68
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-39% $9.16
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VS
SpeedRunners

SpeedRunners

ActionCasualIndieSportsRacing
Quality
91Popularity
35Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-90% $1.56
Buy Now

Winner

SpeedRunners wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

5
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
5 of 15 metrics
SpeedRunners
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.16 -
$1.56 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.49 -
$2.55 Wins
Best Current Discount
-39% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
52 price changes -
101 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
90/100 Wins
84/100 -
Steam Review Score
95.2% positive Wins
94.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.8K -
22.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.6K -
21.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
134 Wins
1.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
27 -
95 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.7K -
22.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
33 Wins
29 -
Supported Languages
12 languages -
19 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2016 Wins
Apr 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeN++ (NPLUSPLUS)

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItSpeedRunners

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
SpeedRunners

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

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -39% $9.16Buy Now
Steam
Steam +64% $14.99View
SpeedRunners

SpeedRunners

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $1.56Buy Now
Steam
Steam +861% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +861% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +861% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (2,778 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
2,778 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.16 — very accessible price
39% off — decent discount
Historical low: $7.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Strong +30% player growth
39 concurrent players — niche audience

SpeedRunners

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (22,773 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
22,773 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.56 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.52)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-72% player drop
45 concurrent players — niche audience
22,773 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsN++ (NPLUSPLUS)SpeedRunners
Release Date
August 25, 2016
April 19, 2016
Developers
Metanet Software Inc.
DoubleDutch Games
Publishers
Metanet Software Inc.
tinyBuild
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
33
29

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7
  • Processor: Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1024MB VRAM NVIDIA GeForce GTX 4xx series / ATI Radeon HD 5xxx series. OpenGL 3.3 support
  • Storage: 650 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. Intel HD 4000-series or better should work, but may have issues. The game may run on Windows XP, but we have not been able to test it.

SpeedRunners

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: N++ (NPLUSPLUS) or SpeedRunners?

SpeedRunners won the comparison against N++ (NPLUSPLUS) 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 N++ (NPLUSPLUS) worth buying over SpeedRunners?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:55 AM UTC

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