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

Overthrown

Overthrown

StrategyIndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
49Popularity
19Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-84% $4.08
Buy Now
VS
Sapiens

Sapiens

StrategyIndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
67Popularity
27Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈1d
$24.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
Overthrown
6 of 12 metrics
Sapiens
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.08 Wins
$24.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$18.74 Wins
$19.99 -
Best Current Discount
-84% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
53 price changes Wins
18 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
60% positive -
82.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
235 -
2.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
141 -
1.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
94 Wins
346 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
17 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
2.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
1 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2024 Wins
Jul 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleOverthrown

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

Wait for SaleSapiens

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:
Overthrown
Sapiens

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

Overthrown

Overthrown

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -84% $4.08Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +513% $24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +513% $24.99View
Steam
Steam +513% $24.99View
Sapiens

Sapiens

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +8% $26.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Overthrown

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

60% positive (235 reviews) — mixed opinions
235 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$4.08 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Historical low: $3.17 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Sapiens

Quality

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

83% positive (1,990 reviews) — mostly positive
1,990 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$24.99 — mid-range price
Historical low: $19.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-69% player drop
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsOverthrownSapiens
Release Date
December 5, 2024
July 26, 2022
Developers
Brimstone
Majic Jungle
Publishers
Maximum Entertainment
Majic Jungle
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Overthrown

No PC requirements data available

Sapiens

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 - 64 Bit
  • Processor: Multi core CPU
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1080 or better
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Overthrown or Sapiens?

Overthrown and Sapiens are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Overthrown worth buying over Sapiens?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Overthrown currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:50 AM UTC

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