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Re.polyVSValheim

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

Re.poly

Re.poly

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
70Popularity
33Value
47
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Valheim

Valheim

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
76Popularity
49Value
63
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-28% $14.32
Buy Now

Winner

Valheim wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

1
Re.poly
1 of 13 metrics
Valheim
12 of 13 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$14.32 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$9.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-28% Wins
Sales Frequency
7 price changes -
73 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
91.4% positive -
94.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
116 -
453.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
106 -
426.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
10 Wins
26.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
13.5K Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
452.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2019 -
Feb 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleRe.poly

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

MaybeValheim

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Re.poly
Valheim

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

Re.poly

Re.poly

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Valheim

Valheim

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -28% $14.32Buy Now
Steam
Steam +40% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Re.poly

Quality

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

91% positive (116 reviews) — very positive reception
116 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Valheim

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (452,993 reviews) — very positive reception
452,993 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$14.32 — reasonable price
28% off — modest discount
Historical low: $9.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Player count surging +52%
21,582 concurrent players — very healthy
261 new reviews — still being discovered
452,993 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRe.polyValheim
Release Date
December 12, 2019
February 2, 2021
Developers
Hinkfoot Studios
Iron Gate AB
Publishers
Hinkfoot Studios
Coffee Stain Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Re.poly

No PC requirements data available

Valheim

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or later
  • Processor: i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Re.poly or Valheim?

Valheim won the comparison against Re.poly 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 Re.poly worth buying over Valheim?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:23 AM UTC

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