Red Matter vs Tacoma
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Tacoma wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Tacoma is $16.96 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 | Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 57 | 74 |
| Quality | 72 | 82 |
| Value | 64 | 100 |
| Popularity | 24 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.31 | $0.35 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.6% positive | 87.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 2 |
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 | Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 10, 2018 | August 1, 2017 |
| Developers | Vertical Robot | Fullbright |
| Publishers | Vertical Robot | Serenity Forge, Fullbright |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7 or higher, 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | i5-6500 or Greater CPU | 2.9ghz Intel i7-equivalent processor or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 980 or AMD R9 390 GPU or greater | Dedicated graphics accelerator with 2GB+ of dedicated video RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 11 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Red Matter or Tacoma?
Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
Based on the metrics, Tacoma 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. Tacoma currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:05 PM UTC