Oxygen Not IncludedVSPlanetbase
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Oxygen Not Included
Better Deal· Steam
Planetbase
Better Deal· GAMIVOWinner
Oxygen Not Included wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Oxygen Not Included
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Planetbase
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Oxygen Not Included
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated graphic card with 2GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Planetbase
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD/NVIDIA card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 650 MB available space
Which is better: Oxygen Not Included or Planetbase?
Oxygen Not Included won the comparison against Planetbase 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 Oxygen Not Included worth buying over Planetbase?
Based on the metrics, Oxygen Not Included 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. Planetbase currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC