NieR:Automata™VSPlanet Alcatraz
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
NieR:Automata™
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Winner
NieR:Automata™ 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.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
NieR:Automata™
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Planet Alcatraz
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
NieR:Automata™
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 8.1 /10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 4670 or AMD A10-7850K
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 VRAM 4GB or AMD Radeon R9 380X VRAM 4GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX® 11 supported
- Additional Notes: Mouse, keyboard and game pad (XInput only). Screen resolution: 1920x1080. Depending on the monitor and PC graphics card environment and setup used, this title can expand its display resolution to 4K. However, please be aware that 4K resolutions are not officially supported. This product only supports MS-IME keyboard input. There is a possibility that other IME will not function correctly with it.
Planet Alcatraz
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: NieR:Automata™ or Planet Alcatraz?
NieR:Automata™ won the comparison against Planet Alcatraz 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 NieR:Automata™ worth buying over Planet Alcatraz?
Based on the metrics, NieR:Automata™ 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. Planet Alcatraz currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 5, 2026, 09:44 AM UTC