Super Meat Boy vs Super Meat Boy 3D
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Super Meat Boy wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Super Meat Boy is R$46.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Super Meat Boy | Super Meat Boy 3D |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 77 | 63 |
| Quality | 92 | 70 |
| Value | 70 | 84 |
| Popularity | 36 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 1.99 | R$ 48.09 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.9% positive | 87.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 87 | 6 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Super Meat Boy | Super Meat Boy 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 30, 2010 | March 31, 2026 |
| Developers | Team Meat | Sluggerfly, Team Meat |
| Publishers | — | Headup, GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | IntelCore i5-13400 or Ryzen 5 7600 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070, Intel® Arc™ A580 Graphics or similar |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Super Meat Boy or Super Meat Boy 3D?
Super Meat Boy won the comparison against Super Meat Boy 3D 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 Super Meat Boy worth buying over Super Meat Boy 3D?
Based on the metrics, Super Meat Boy 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. Super Meat Boy 3D currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:27 PM UTC