Rising World vs Total Miner
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rising World wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Total Miner is $12.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Rising World | Total Miner |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 52 | 47 |
| Quality | 70 | 64 |
| Value | 48 | 47 |
| Popularity | 30 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.99 | $2.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.8% positive | 78.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 94 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Rising World | Total Miner |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 3, 2014 | December 23, 2017 |
| Developers | JIW-Games | Brandon Moore |
| Publishers | JIW-Games | Brandon Moore |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 bit) or higher | Windows 7+ |
| Processor (minimum) | 4+ Cores, e.g. Intel Core i7 | 2.5 GHZ Quad Core (6-8 Threads) |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 8+ GB VRAM, e.g. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | 1024 MB DirectX 10 Compatible |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 10 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Rising World or Total Miner?
Rising World won the comparison against Total Miner 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 Rising World worth buying over Total Miner?
Based on the metrics, Rising World 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. Rising World currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC