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No Man's SkyVSSir, You Are Being Hunted

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

No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky

Quality
74Popularity
48Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈21h
-71% $17.22
Buy Now
VS
Sir, You Are Being Hunted

Sir, You Are Being Hunted

Quality
71Popularity
28Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-86% $2.75
Buy Now

Winner

No Man's Sky 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.

10
No Man's Sky
10 of 15 metrics
Sir, You Are Being Hunted
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$17.22 -
$2.75 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$18.62 -
$2.30 Wins
Best Current Discount
-71% -
-86% Wins
Sales Frequency
125 price changes Wins
32 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
61/100 -
63/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
83.5% positive Wins
79.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
307.1K Wins
2.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
256.5K Wins
2.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
50.6K -
589 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12.5K Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
306.2K Wins
2.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
27 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2016 Wins
May 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItNo Man's Sky

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

MaybeSir, You Are Being Hunted

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

Time Range:
No Man's Sky
Sir, You Are Being Hunted

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

No Man's Sky

No Man's Sky

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -71% $17.22Buy Now
Steam
Steam +39% $23.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +248% $59.99View
Sir, You Are Being Hunted

Sir, You Are Being Hunted

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -86% $2.75Buy Now
Steam
Steam +627% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +627% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

No Man's Sky

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

84% positive (307,087 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 61/100 — mixed reception from critics
307,087 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$17.22 — reasonable price
71% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($16.99)

Popularity

Stable community without major fluctuations — consistent player base.

Strong +45% player growth
11,585 concurrent players — very healthy
432 new reviews — still being discovered
307,087 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Sir, You Are Being Hunted

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

80% positive (2,878 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 63/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,878 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.75 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.01 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNo Man's SkySir, 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
Achievements
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

No Man's Sky

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Sir, You Are Being Hunted

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Processor: QuadCore 2.0 GHz +
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS or better, 512MB+ VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit

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. Sir, You Are Being Hunted currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC

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