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ParatopicVSThe Repairing Mantis

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

Paratopic

Paratopic

Quality
64Popularity
50Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈10h
-89% $0.58
Buy Now
VS
The Repairing Mantis

The Repairing Mantis

Quality
74Popularity
34Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$5.99
Buy Now

Winner

Paratopic wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 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.

10
Paratopic
10 of 13 metrics
The Repairing Mantis
3 of 13 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.58 Wins
$5.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.85 Wins
$2.39 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
24 price changes Wins
8 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
78.6% positive -
96% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
126 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
121 -
Negative Steam Reviews
282 -
5 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
1.3K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
20 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
2 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2018 -
Sep 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeParatopic

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

Wait for SaleThe Repairing Mantis

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:
Paratopic
The Repairing Mantis

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

Paratopic

Paratopic

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $0.58Buy Now
Steam
Steam +847% $5.49View
The Repairing Mantis

The Repairing Mantis

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Paratopic

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (1,315 reviews) — mostly positive
1,315 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.58 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.39 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

The Repairing Mantis

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

96% positive (126 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
126 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$5.99 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsParatopicThe Repairing Mantis
Release Date
September 6, 2018
September 17, 2021
Developers
Arbitrary Metric
Erupting Avocado
Publishers
Serenity Forge
Erupting Avocado
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Paratopic

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GT 630 2GB DDR3 or Higher
  • Storage: 392 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard Sound

The Repairing Mantis

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Paratopic or The Repairing Mantis?

Paratopic won the comparison against The Repairing Mantis 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 Paratopic worth buying over The Repairing Mantis?

Based on the metrics, Paratopic 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. Paratopic currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC

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