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Novus InceptioVSSurvivalist

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

Novus Inceptio

Novus Inceptio

IndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
45Popularity
49Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−90% $2.00
Buy Now
VS
Survivalist

Survivalist

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
66Popularity
27Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 6 days
−94% $0.31
Buy Now

Winner

Survivalist wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

3
Novus Inceptio
3 of 13 metrics
Survivalist
10 of 13 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.00 -
$0.31 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.51 -
$0.19 Wins
Best Current Discount
-90% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
72 price changes Wins
53 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
50% positive -
80.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K -
2.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
542 -
1.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
541 -
420 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
3 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.1K -
2.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
58 Wins
39 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2015 Wins
Jan 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNovus Inceptio

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

MaybeSurvivalist

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Novus Inceptio
Survivalist

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 −90% $2.00Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +11% $2.21View
Steam
Steam +899% $19.99View
Survivalist

Survivalist

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $0.31Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +110% $0.65View
Steam
Steam +1510% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

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

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$2.00 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.90)

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Survivalist

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (2,156 reviews) — mostly positive
2,156 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.31 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +50%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNovus InceptioSurvivalist
Release Date
October 5, 2015
January 30, 2015
Developers
McMagic Productions
Bob
Publishers
McMagic Productions
Ginormocorp Incorporated
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
58
39

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

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.

Survivalist

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or 8
  • Processor: Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX10-capable graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 160 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: A mouse with a mouse wheel on the middle button is recommended (or an XINPUT gamepad). If in doubt, play the demo!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Novus Inceptio or Survivalist?

Survivalist 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 Survivalist?

Based on the metrics, Survivalist 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: Jul 19, 2026, 07:25 AM UTC

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