Red Matter vs SCP: Secret Files
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SCP: Secret Files wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. SCP: Secret Files is $15.97 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Red Matter | SCP: Secret Files |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 65 |
| Quality | 72 | 72 |
| Value | 64 | 83 |
| Popularity | 24 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.31 | $1.34 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.6% positive | 89.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Red Matter | SCP: Secret Files |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 10, 2018 | September 13, 2022 |
| Developers | Vertical Robot | GameZoo Studio |
| Publishers | Vertical Robot | Pixmain |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | i5-6500 or Greater CPU | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 980 or AMD R9 390 GPU or greater | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Red Matter or SCP: Secret Files?
SCP: Secret Files won the comparison against Red Matter 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 Red Matter worth buying over SCP: Secret Files?
Based on the metrics, SCP: Secret Files 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. SCP: Secret Files currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:32 PM UTC