Summer of '58 vs The Survey
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Summer of '58 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Survey is $7.53 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Summer of '58 | The Survey |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 61 |
| Quality | 73 | 59 |
| Value | 39 | 74 |
| Popularity | 30 | 46 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $8.99 | $1.46 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.8% positive | 71.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Summer of '58The Survey
Details and requirements
| Item | Summer of '58 | The Survey |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 21, 2021 | October 27, 2016 |
| Developers | EMIKA_GAMES | Erebus |
| Publishers | EMIKA_GAMES | Erebus |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-BIT Required) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590 or better | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 3GB Video RAM | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 7 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Summer of '58 or The Survey?
Summer of '58 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 Summer of '58 worth buying over The Survey?
Based on the metrics, Summer of '58 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:07 PM UTC