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Novus InceptioVSSandustry

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Novus Inceptio

Novus Inceptio

IndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
45Popularity
49Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 hours
−84% $3.23
Buy Now
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Sandustry

Sandustry

StrategySimulationEarly Access
Quality
78Popularity
31Value
46
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−46% $8.05
Buy Now

Winner

Sandustry wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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6
Novus Inceptio
6 of 13 metrics
Sandustry
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.23 Wins
$8.05 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.51 Wins
$8.48 -
Best Current Discount
-84% Wins
-46% -
Sales Frequency
144 price changes Wins
12 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
50.1% positive -
97.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K -
4.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
543 -
4.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
540 -
122 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
4.4K Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.1K Wins
265 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
58 Wins
16 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
23 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2015 -
Aug 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNovus Inceptio

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeSandustry

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Novus Inceptio
Sandustry

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

Novus Inceptio

Novus Inceptio

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −84% $3.23Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $3.34View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Sandustry

Sandustry

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −46% $8.05Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +86% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +86% $14.99View

Novus Inceptio

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

50% positive (1,083 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,083 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.23 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Sandustry

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

97% positive (4,280 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
4,280 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$8.05 — very accessible price
46% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($7.45)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

+12% player growth
4,392 concurrent players — solid base
290 new reviews — still being discovered
Game DetailsNovus InceptioSandustry
Release Date
October 5, 2015
August 13, 2026
Developers
McMagic Productions
Lantto Games
Publishers
McMagic Productions
Hooded Horse
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
58
16

Novus Inceptio

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-Bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel I7-3770, AMD FX 8350 4.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX11 Compatible GPU with 2 GB Video RAM - Integrated VGA is not supported.
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Internet connection required. Integrated graphics cards are not supported.

Sandustry

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-9600K (hexa-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 1600 (hexa-core)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 570 (4 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Recommended
Which is better: Novus Inceptio or Sandustry?

Sandustry won the comparison against Novus Inceptio 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 Novus Inceptio worth buying over Sandustry?

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

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC

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