Road 96: Mile 0 vs The Novelist
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Novelist wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Novelist is R$9.35 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Road 96: Mile 0 | The Novelist |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 66 |
| Quality | 58 | 70 |
| Value | 76 | 74 |
| Popularity | 27 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 12.21 | R$ 2.86 |
| Steam Review Score | 67.8% positive | 78.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Road 96: Mile 0The Novelist
Details and requirements
| Item | Road 96: Mile 0 | The Novelist |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 4, 2023 | December 10, 2013 |
| Developers | Digixart | Orthogonal Games |
| Publishers | THQ Nordic, Digixart | Orthogonal Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 - 6th Gen/ AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6GHz | 2 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660/ AMD Radeon RX Vega56 8GB | 512 MB VRAM video card |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Road 96: Mile 0 or The Novelist?
The Novelist won the comparison against Road 96: Mile 0 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 Road 96: Mile 0 worth buying over The Novelist?
Based on the metrics, The Novelist 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. Road 96: Mile 0 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC