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PILGRIMVSSubterranauts

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

PILGRIM

PILGRIM

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
58Popularity
28Value
91
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
-60% $3.19
Buy Now
VS
Subterranauts

Subterranauts

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
60Popularity
19Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-30% $3.47
Buy Now

Winner

PILGRIM wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 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.

7
PILGRIM
7 of 13 metrics
Subterranauts
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.99 -
$3.47 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.19 Wins
$3.51 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-30% Wins
Sales Frequency
2 price changes -
39 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
68.5% positive -
76.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.0K Wins
184 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
140 -
Negative Steam Reviews
955 -
44 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
3.0K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
May 2024 -
Oct 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybePILGRIM

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

Wait for SaleSubterranauts

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:
PILGRIM
Subterranauts

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

PILGRIM

PILGRIM

1 Store
Steam
Steam -60% $3.19Buy Now
Subterranauts

Subterranauts

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -30% $3.47Buy Now
Steam
Steam +44% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

PILGRIM

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

69% positive (3,034 reviews) — mixed opinions
3,034 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$3.19 — very accessible price
60% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

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

Subterranauts

Quality

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

76% positive (184 reviews) — mostly positive
184 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$3.47 — very accessible price
30% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($3.33)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPILGRIMSubterranauts
Release Date
May 31, 2024
October 19, 2025
Developers
DESPERATE MEASURES
Asa Longino
Publishers
DESPERATE MEASURES
Asa Longino
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

PILGRIM

Recommended

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

Subterranauts

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: PILGRIM or Subterranauts?

PILGRIM won the comparison against Subterranauts 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 PILGRIM worth buying over Subterranauts?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:59 AM UTC

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