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ObductionVSrealMyst: Masterpiece Edition

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

Obduction

Obduction

Quality
76Popularity
28Value
71
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

Quality
71Popularity
26Value
84
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-94% $1.06
Buy Now

Winner

Obduction wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Obduction
8 of 14 metrics
realMyst: Masterpiece Edition
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$10.15 -
$1.06 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.20 -
$1.25 Wins
Best Current Discount
-66% -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
57 price changes Wins
20 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
76/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
78.3% positive -
88.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.0K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
1.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
651 -
154 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
3.0K Wins
1.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
15 -
34 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2016 Wins
Feb 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeObduction

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

MayberealMyst: Masterpiece Edition

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Obduction
realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

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

Obduction

Obduction

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $1.06Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1597% $17.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Obduction

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

78% positive (3,004 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,004 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$10.15 — reasonable price
66% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-33% player decline
4 concurrent players — niche audience

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

89% positive (1,373 reviews) — very positive reception
1,373 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.06 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.03)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

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

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsObductionrealMyst: Masterpiece Edition
Release Date
August 24, 2016
February 5, 2014
Developers
Cyan, Inc.
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Publishers
Cyan, Inc.
Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
15
34

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Obduction

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: CPU Intel i5-4590 equivalent or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 w/4 GB / AMD R9 290 w/4 GB equivalent or better
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: For VR: NVIDIA 980/1060 or AMD Fury (equivalent or greater)

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or Windows 8
  • Processor: Intel Core i7, 2.66 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB DirectX 9.0c SM 4.0 compliant video card
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card with latest drivers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Obduction or realMyst: Masterpiece Edition?

Obduction won the comparison against realMyst: Masterpiece Edition 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 Obduction worth buying over realMyst: Masterpiece Edition?

Based on the metrics, Obduction 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. realMyst: Masterpiece Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 09:56 PM UTC

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