No Man's Sky vs Sir, You Are Being Hunted
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
No Man's Sky wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Sir, You Are Being Hunted is $12.23 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | No Man's Sky | Sir, You Are Being Hunted |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 75 | 53 |
| Quality | 74 | 71 |
| Value | 86 | 52 |
| Popularity | 50 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $16.09 | $3.86 |
| Steam Review Score | 84% positive | 79.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 14.0K | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | No Man's Sky | Sir, You Are Being Hunted |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 12, 2016 | May 2, 2014 |
| Developers | Hello Games | Big Robot Ltd |
| Publishers | Hello Games | Big Robot Ltd |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7, Windows 8 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | QuadCore 2.0 GHz + |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS or better, 512MB+ VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: No Man's Sky or Sir, You Are Being Hunted?
No Man's Sky won the comparison against Sir, You Are Being Hunted 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 No Man's Sky worth buying over Sir, You Are Being Hunted?
Based on the metrics, No Man's Sky 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. No Man's Sky currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:16 PM UTC