New Cycle vs Surviving the Abyss
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
New Cycle wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. New Cycle is $9.78 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | New Cycle | Surviving the Abyss |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 56 | 44 |
| Quality | 65 | 55 |
| Value | 66 | 46 |
| Popularity | 28 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.21 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 79% positive | 64.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 32 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
New CycleSurviving the Abyss
Details and requirements
| Item | New Cycle | Surviving the Abyss |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 18, 2024 | November 5, 2024 |
| Developers | Core Engage | Rocket Flair Studios |
| Publishers | Daedalic Entertainment | Paradox Arc |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or newer (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-7400 @ 3.0 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X @ 3.6 GHz | 5th Generation Intel i5 CPU or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | AMD RX 5700-XT or better | NVIDIA GeForce 1070 GTX or AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 12 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: New Cycle or Surviving the Abyss?
New Cycle won the comparison against Surviving the Abyss 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 New Cycle worth buying over Surviving the Abyss?
Based on the metrics, New Cycle 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. New Cycle currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:43 PM UTC