Renowned Explorers: International Society vs West of Loathing
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
West of Loathing wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Renowned Explorers: International Society is $9.60 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Renowned Explorers: International Society | West of Loathing |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 59 |
| Quality | 73 | 94 |
| Value | 79 | 42 |
| Popularity | 27 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.39 | $10.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.4% positive | 97.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 40 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Renowned Explorers: International Society | West of Loathing |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 2, 2015 | August 10, 2017 |
| Developers | Abbey Games | Asymmetric |
| Publishers | Abbey Games | Asymmetric |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | x64 versions of Windows 7 (SP1 with latest updates), 8.1 and 10. | Windows 7 SP1+ |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Triple-Core / Intel Dual-Core 3.2 GHz (AMD Athlon II X3 450 or Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 or newer architectures are recommended). | 3.3 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 4096 MB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD/NVIDIA dedicated / Intel integrated with at least 1024MB of dedicated VRAM. AMD Radeon HD4850, NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 and Intel HD4400 and above are recommended graphic cards. | 1 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Renowned Explorers: International Society or West of Loathing?
West of Loathing won the comparison against Renowned Explorers: International Society 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 Renowned Explorers: International Society worth buying over West of Loathing?
Based on the metrics, West of Loathing 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. Renowned Explorers: International Society currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:36 PM UTC