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SurrounDeadVSValheim

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

SurrounDead

SurrounDead

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
74Popularity
35Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 76 days
$11.99
Buy Now
VS
Valheim

Valheim

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
76Popularity
48Value
61
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 14 hours
−33% $20.07
Buy Now

Winner

Valheim wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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5
SurrounDead
5 of 14 metrics
Valheim
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.99 Wins
$20.07 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.79 Wins
$9.99 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-33% Wins
Sales Frequency
39 price changes -
127 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
91.7% positive -
94.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
23.8K -
456.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
21.9K -
430.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
2.0K Wins
26.6K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
855 -
16.4K Wins
Steam Recommendations
23.5K -
456.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 language -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2022 Wins
Feb 2021 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleSurrounDead

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

MaybeValheim

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:
SurrounDead
Valheim

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

SurrounDead

SurrounDead

3 Stores
Steam
Steam$11.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +3% $12.37View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +103% $24.36View
Valheim

Valheim

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −33% $20.07Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +3% $20.63View
Steam
Steam +49% $29.99View

SurrounDead

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

92% positive (23,828 reviews) — very positive reception
23,828 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$11.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-13% minor player decrease
870 concurrent players — smaller but active
23,828 total reviews — proven game with large community

Valheim

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (456,749 reviews) — very positive reception
456,749 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$20.07 — mid-range price
33% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

+7% player growth
12,508 concurrent players — very healthy
225 new reviews — still being discovered
456,749 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsSurrounDeadValheim
Release Date
June 24, 2022
February 2, 2021
Developers
Zurvivor
Iron Gate AB
Publishers
PlaySurrounDead
Coffee Stain Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
21

SurrounDead

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 6GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Further system requirements will be added and refined as development continues.

Valheim

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or later
  • Processor: i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Which is better: SurrounDead or Valheim?

Valheim won the comparison against SurrounDead 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 SurrounDead worth buying over Valheim?

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

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 08:14 AM UTC

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