Novus Inceptio vs Total Miner
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Novus Inceptio wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Total Miner is $0.91 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Novus Inceptio | Total Miner |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 49 | 47 |
| Quality | 46 | 64 |
| Value | 69 | 47 |
| Popularity | 25 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.90 | $2.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 50.5% positive | 78.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Novus Inceptio | Total Miner |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 5, 2015 | December 23, 2017 |
| Developers | McMagic Productions | Brandon Moore |
| Publishers | McMagic Productions | Brandon Moore |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-Bit Windows 10 | Windows 7+ |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel I7-3770, AMD FX 8350 4.0 Ghz | 2.5 GHZ Quad Core (6-8 Threads) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX11 Compatible GPU with 2 GB Video RAM - Integrated VGA is not supported. | 1024 MB DirectX 10 Compatible |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 10 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Novus Inceptio or Total Miner?
Novus Inceptio won the comparison against Total Miner 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 Total Miner?
Based on the metrics, Novus Inceptio 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC