Psychonauts vs SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Psychonauts wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Psychonauts is $3.76 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Psychonauts | SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 74 | 63 |
| Quality | 93 | 74 |
| Value | 75 | 78 |
| Popularity | 33 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.76 | $5.52 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.6% positive | 92.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 73 | 32 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Psychonauts
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.76−82%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.95−80%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$2.89−71%Buy SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$5.52−86%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$5.81−85%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller$7.39−82%Buy Side by side over time
PsychonautsSpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
Details and requirements
| Item | Psychonauts | SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 11, 2006 | January 31, 2023 |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | Purple Lamp |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios, Double Fine Productions | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 2000/XP | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.0 GHz Pentium(R) IV and AMD Athlon(tm) | AMD FX 6300 / Intel Core i5-3570K |
| Memory (minimum) | 512 MB of RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | , 128 MB GeForce FX 5600 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 9600 or higher | Radeon R9 380 / Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti |
| DirectX® (minimum) | version 9.0 or higher (included with game) | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 6.0 GB minimum hard drive space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Psychonauts or SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake?
Psychonauts won the comparison against SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake 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 Psychonauts worth buying over SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake?
Based on the metrics, Psychonauts 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. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:14 PM UTC