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Rem SurvivalVSThe Black Masses

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

Rem Survival

Rem Survival

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
61Popularity
46Value
47
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
$15.99
Buy Now
VS
The Black Masses

The Black Masses

Quality
50Popularity
49Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Rem Survival wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 6 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

6
Rem Survival
6 of 11 metrics
The Black Masses
5 of 11 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$15.99 -
$9.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.59 Wins
N/A -
Sales Frequency
4 price changes Wins
1 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
75.5% positive Wins
58.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
714 -
1.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
539 -
659 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
175 Wins
469 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
715 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
32 Wins
7 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2021 -
Oct 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleRem Survival

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleThe Black Masses

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:
Rem Survival
The Black Masses

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

Rem Survival

Rem Survival

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$15.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $15.99View
The Black Masses

The Black Masses

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Rem Survival

Quality

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

75% positive (714 reviews) — mostly positive
714 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$15.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

The Black Masses

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

58% positive (1,128 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,128 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRem SurvivalThe Black Masses
Release Date
March 5, 2021
October 3, 2024
Developers
Immortal Hand Studios
Brilliant Game Studios
Publishers
Immortal Hand Studios
Brilliant Game Studios
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows
Achievements
32
7

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Rem Survival

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 11
  • Processor: Intel i5-8600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or AMD or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 6GB / AMD RX Vega 56 8GB or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 65 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Windows Paging File Size 8GB

The Black Masses

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel i5-6600 @ 3.3Ghz (6th Generation) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 390X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 16 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Rem Survival or The Black Masses?

Rem Survival won the comparison against The Black Masses 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 Rem Survival worth buying over The Black Masses?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:39 PM UTC

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