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SatisfactoryVSStranded Deep

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

StrategyIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
96Popularity
46Value
82
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 31 days
−30% $27.99
Buy Now
VS
Stranded Deep

Stranded Deep

Quality
63Popularity
37Value
73
EnebaBetter Deal· Eneba
−69% $6.24
Buy Now

Winner

Satisfactory wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

11
Satisfactory
11 of 15 metrics
Stranded Deep
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$27.99 -
$6.24 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$27.99 -
$7.03 Wins
Best Current Discount
-30% -
-69% Wins
Sales Frequency
88 price changes -
123 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
91/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97.3% positive Wins
75% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
231.7K Wins
43.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
225.6K Wins
32.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.2K Wins
10.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
18.3K Wins
320 -
Steam Recommendations
231.8K Wins
43.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
44 Wins
37 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2024 Wins
Aug 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItSatisfactory

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

MaybeStranded Deep

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Satisfactory
Stranded Deep

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

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −30% $27.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $28.52View
Stranded Deep

Stranded Deep

4 Stores
Eneba
Eneba −69% $6.24Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +25% $7.82View
GamersGate
GamersGate +220% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +220% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Satisfactory

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

97% positive (231,656 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 91/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
231,656 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$27.99 — mid-range price
30% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

+24% player growth
22,200 concurrent players — very healthy
290 new reviews — still being discovered
231,656 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Stranded Deep

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

75% positive (43,422 reviews) — mostly positive
43,422 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$6.24 — very accessible price
69% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($6.02)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-14% minor player decrease
269 concurrent players — smaller but active
43,422 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSatisfactoryStranded Deep
Release Date
September 10, 2024
August 10, 2022
Developers
Coffee Stain Studios
Beam Team Games
Publishers
Coffee Stain Publishing
Beam Team Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
44
37

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Satisfactory

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 or later (64-Bit)
  • Processor: Ryzen 5 5600X or i5-12400 or equivalent performance, 6 physical cores minimum
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2070 or RX 5700, or equivalent performance & VRAM
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Internet connection required for multiplayer.

Stranded Deep

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: X64 Quad Core CPU 3.0GHz+
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Satisfactory or Stranded Deep?

Satisfactory won the comparison against Stranded Deep 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 Satisfactory worth buying over Stranded Deep?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC

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