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Novus InceptioVSWanted Raccoon

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

Novus Inceptio

Novus Inceptio

IndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
45Popularity
49Value
98
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈1d
-90% $1.94
Buy Now
VS
Wanted Raccoon

Wanted Raccoon

ActionCasualIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
59Popularity
45Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$16.99
Buy Now

Winner

Novus Inceptio wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 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.

8
Novus Inceptio
8 of 13 metrics
Wanted Raccoon
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.94 Wins
$16.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.62 -
$5.09 Wins
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
41 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
50.1% positive -
72.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
642 -
Positive Steam Reviews
542 Wins
465 -
Negative Steam Reviews
540 -
177 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
1.1K Wins
637 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
58 Wins
38 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2015 -
Mar 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNovus Inceptio

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

Wait for SaleWanted Raccoon

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Novus Inceptio
Wanted Raccoon

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

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $1.94Buy Now
Steam
Steam +930% $19.99View
Wanted Raccoon

Wanted Raccoon

1 Store
Steam
Steam$16.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Novus Inceptio

Quality

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

50% positive (1,082 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,082 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.94 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Wanted Raccoon

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

72% positive (642 reviews) — mostly positive
642 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$16.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNovus InceptioWanted Raccoon
Release Date
October 5, 2015
March 19, 2021
Developers
McMagic Productions
MAD Sprouts
Publishers
McMagic Productions
MAD Sprouts
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
58
38

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.

Wanted Raccoon

Recommended

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Novus Inceptio or Wanted Raccoon?

Novus Inceptio won the comparison against Wanted Raccoon 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 Wanted Raccoon?

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.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC

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