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Novus InceptioVSValheim

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

Novus Inceptio

Novus Inceptio

IndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPGBase BuildingSingleplayerAction +12
Quality
46Popularity
25Value
69
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 4 hours
−81% $3.88
Buy
VS
Valheim

Valheim

ActionIndieAdventureRPGBase BuildingSingleplayerMultiplayer +14
Quality
93Popularity
90Value
59
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 14 hours
−27% $22.01
Buy

Winner

Valheim wins 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.

Buy on GAMIVO
5
Novus Inceptio
5 of 15 metrics
Valheim
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.88 Wins
$22.01 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.13 Wins
$9.99 -
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
-27% -
Sales Frequency
193 price changes -
195 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
50.3% positive -
93.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K -
472.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
548 -
443.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
542 Wins
29.6K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 -
115.8K Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.1K -
473.1K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
58 Wins
53 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2015 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleNovus Inceptio

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Worth ItValheim

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Novus Inceptio
Valheim

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 −81% $3.88Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $4.01View
Steam
Steam +157% $9.99View
Valheim

Valheim

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −27% $22.01Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $22.36View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +36% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +36% $29.99View

Novus Inceptio

Quality

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

50% positive (1,089 reviews): mixed opinions
1,089 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$3.88: very accessible price
81% off: deep discount

Popularity

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

13 concurrent players: niche audience

Valheim

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (472,729 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 89/100: high marks from professional reviewers
472,729 reviews: very large sample

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$22.01: mid-range price
27% off: modest discount

Popularity

Trending now: growing player base and active community.

Players up 95% in recent days
151,385 concurrent players: very large community
968 new reviews: steady interest
472,729 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam
Game detailsNovus InceptioValheim
Release date
October 5, 2015
September 9, 2026
Developers
McMagic Productions
Iron Gate AB
Publishers
McMagic Productions
Coffee Stain Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
58
53

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.

Valheim

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or later
  • Processor: i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Which is better: Novus Inceptio or Valheim?

Valheim 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 Valheim?

Based on the metrics, Valheim 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: Oct 13, 2026, 05:55 AM UTC

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