Serum: Toxic Survival vs SurrounDead
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SurrounDead wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Serum: Toxic Survival is $6.87 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Serum: Toxic Survival | SurrounDead |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 59 |
| Quality | 40 | 74 |
| Value | 96 | 51 |
| Popularity | 39 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.00 | $11.87 |
| Steam Review Score | 45.3% positive | 91% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 901 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Serum: Toxic Survival | SurrounDead |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 23, 2024 | June 24, 2022 |
| Developers | Game Island | Zurvivor |
| Publishers | Toplitz Productions | PlaySurrounDead |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (x64) | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | i7 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, 8 GB | 6GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Serum: Toxic Survival or SurrounDead?
SurrounDead won the comparison against Serum: Toxic Survival 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 Serum: Toxic Survival worth buying over SurrounDead?
Based on the metrics, SurrounDead 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. Serum: Toxic Survival currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC