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

SLUDGE LIFE

SLUDGE LIFE

IndieAdventureActionExplorationComedy +15
Quality
86Popularity
27Value
39
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−40% $9.02
Buy
VS
Thief Simulator

Thief Simulator

ActionIndieSimulationAdventureSingleplayerSandboxExploration +13
Quality
72Popularity
37Value
35
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 7 days
−90% $1.92
Buy

Winner

Thief Simulator wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Buy on Kinguin
4
SLUDGE LIFE
4 of 14 metrics
Thief Simulator
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.02 -
$1.92 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$1.77 Wins
Best Current Discount
-40% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
64 price changes -
69 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
73/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95.2% positive Wins
88.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K -
37.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.8K -
33.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
92 Wins
4.4K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
474 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.9K -
37.5K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
14 -
33 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2021 Wins
Nov 2018 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleSLUDGE LIFE

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

Wait for SaleThief Simulator

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
SLUDGE LIFE
Thief Simulator

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

SLUDGE LIFE

SLUDGE LIFE

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −40% $9.02Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +20% $10.83View
Steam
Steam +66% $14.99View
Thief Simulator

Thief Simulator

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −90% $1.92Buy
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

SLUDGE LIFE

Quality

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

95% positive (1,917 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 73/100: generally favorable from critics
1,917 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$9.02: very accessible price
40% off: decent discount

Popularity

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

Players up 40% in recent days
7 concurrent players: niche audience

Thief Simulator

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

88% positive (37,521 reviews): very positive reception
37,521 reviews: large sample

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$1.92: very accessible price
90% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($1.77)

Popularity

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

415 concurrent players: smaller but active
37,521 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsSLUDGE LIFEThief Simulator
Release date
June 2, 2021
November 9, 2018
Developers
Terri Vellmann, Doseone
Noble Muffins
Publishers
Devolver Digital
PlayWay S.A.
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
14
33

SLUDGE LIFE

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 (2 * 3100) or equivalent or AMD Phenom II X4 965 (4 * 3400) or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB)
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Thief Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 1050
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Which is better: SLUDGE LIFE or Thief Simulator?

Thief Simulator won the comparison against SLUDGE LIFE 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 SLUDGE LIFE worth buying over Thief Simulator?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 12:44 PM UTC

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