Rise to Ruins vs They Are Coming
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
They Are Coming wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. They Are Coming is $13.99 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Rise to Ruins | They Are Coming |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 50 | 65 |
| Quality | 71 | 72 |
| Value | 40 | 89 |
| Popularity | 31 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $1.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.4% positive | 90.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 18 | 6 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Rise to Ruins | They Are Coming |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 14, 2019 | October 30, 2023 |
| Developers | Raymond Doerr | OnHit Developments |
| Publishers | SixtyGig Games | OnHit Developments |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 8 or 10 (64 Bit) | Windows 7+ |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5 or equivalent (Quad Core) | 3.2 GHz Six-Core or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Most Dedicated GPUs, 1G+ VRAM / OpenGL 1.3+ | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 200 MB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | One that exists! | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Rise to Ruins or They Are Coming?
They Are Coming won the comparison against Rise to Ruins 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 Rise to Ruins worth buying over They Are Coming?
Based on the metrics, They Are Coming 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. They Are Coming currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:26 PM UTC