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Signal SimulatorVSThe Survey

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

Signal Simulator

Signal Simulator

Quality
64Popularity
24Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 43 days
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
The Survey

The Survey

Quality
59Popularity
46Value
71
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 51 days
$4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Signal Simulator wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

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7
Signal Simulator
7 of 12 metrics
The Survey
5 of 12 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.04 -
$1.75 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.85 -
$0.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-40% -
-65% Wins
Sales Frequency
14 price changes -
52 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
79% positive Wins
71.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
965 Wins
743 -
Positive Steam Reviews
762 Wins
533 -
Negative Steam Reviews
203 Wins
210 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
963 Wins
743 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 language
1 language
Release Date
Apr 2018 Wins
Oct 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleSignal Simulator

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeThe Survey

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Signal Simulator
The Survey

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

Signal Simulator

Signal Simulator

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
The Survey

The Survey

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now

Signal Simulator

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

79% positive (965 reviews) — mostly positive
965 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$8.74 — very accessible price
42% off — decent discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +100%
4 concurrent players — niche audience

The Survey

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

72% positive (743 reviews) — mostly positive
743 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.75 — very accessible price
65% off — solid discount
Game DetailsSignal SimulatorThe Survey
Release Date
April 29, 2018
October 27, 2016
Developers
Blagovest Penev
Erebus
Publishers
Blagovest Penev
Erebus
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows

Signal Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Win 7/Win 8/Win 10 x64
  • Processor: 3.0 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2 GB Dedicated Memory
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Future releases may require more hard drive space.

The Survey

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Signal Simulator or The Survey?

Signal Simulator won the comparison against The Survey 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 Signal Simulator worth buying over The Survey?

Based on the metrics, Signal Simulator 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. The Survey currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC

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