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ScrapnautVSValheim

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

Scrapnaut

Scrapnaut

Quality
57Popularity
23Value
84
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-95% $0.64
Buy Now
VS
Valheim

Valheim

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
76Popularity
50Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-32% $13.64
Buy Now

Winner

Scrapnaut wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 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.

7
Scrapnaut
7 of 13 metrics
Valheim
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.64 Wins
$13.64 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.82 Wins
$9.99 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-32% -
Sales Frequency
28 price changes -
70 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
69.6% positive -
94.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
727 -
452.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
506 -
426.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
221 Wins
26.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
14.0K Wins
Steam Recommendations
724 -
452.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
31 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
16 languages Wins
14 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2021 Wins
Feb 2021 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeScrapnaut

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

Scrapnaut

Scrapnaut

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $0.64Buy Now
Steam
Steam +183% $1.81View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2086% $13.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2086% $13.99View
Valheim

Valheim

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -32% $13.64Buy Now
Steam
Steam +47% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Scrapnaut

Quality

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

70% positive (727 reviews) — mixed opinions
727 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.64 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.63)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Valheim

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (452,622 reviews) — very positive reception
452,622 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$13.64 — reasonable price
32% off — modest discount
Historical low: $9.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-40% player decline
7,897 concurrent players — solid base
178 new reviews — still being discovered
452,622 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsScrapnautValheim
Release Date
September 15, 2021
February 2, 2021
Developers
SpiffyBit
Iron Gate AB
Publishers
RockGame S.A.
Coffee Stain Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
31

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Scrapnaut

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3.4 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: dx11

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: Scrapnaut or Valheim?

Scrapnaut won the comparison against Valheim 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 Scrapnaut worth buying over Valheim?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 06:18 AM UTC

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