This month, November, the gaming community will get two fascinating games: Main Sequence and Hazard Levels. While both games are going to be available on the Epic Games Store on November 12, 2026, their playstyles differ dramatically.
Whereas Main Sequence involves space exploration, automation, resource management, and building an interstellar empire, Hazard Levels will lead players into a world of hazardous dimensions full of mysterious monsters, challenging environments, and life-threatening situations.
Being a gamer interested in exploring various genres of games, writing reviews about them, and sharing my opinion with other gamers, I have chosen two games worth mentioning. One game is especially appealing to me – Hazard Levels.
Now let us examine their gameplay, PC system requirements, price, and overall worth.
1. Main Sequence: Build Your Own Interstellar Empire
Main Sequence is an interesting factory-building space simulator produced by Tumbling Dumpling Studio and distributed by Mythwright.
The main idea is rather cool. The players start with a small mining ship and build their own huge space-based industrial empire from that.
The players will gather resources, create factories, produce spaceships, set up manufacturing systems, explore procedurally generated space star systems and defend all their constructions from aliens.
The greatest asset of the game is its automation system. The players are able to make production chains, connect machines, make delivery chains, advance their technologies.
The cooperative play is implemented in the game. The friends can work together managing ships, exploring space, logistics and defense.
My impression: In my opinion, Main Sequence is a great game for those players who appreciate strategy, management and creative long-time progress. However, the game may not suit players interested in horror and survival gameplay.
2. Hazard Levels: A Different Kind of Survival Experience
Hazard Levels is created and distributed by Wales Interactive. In contrast to Main Sequence, it is a cooperative survival horror game.
The idea is rather unique and interesting. You should travel into unstable interdimensional rifts to gather odd materials and resources as well as avoid dangerous creatures there.
It can be played from one to four players, including solo version of the game. Thus, you will be able to explore the procedurally generated worlds, use special equipment, analyze rifts, collect objects using the Gravity Gauntlet, and survive.
Also, it has a very interesting setting. The setting is a traditional British pub named the Fox Hole Arms, which has a secret laboratory below it.
It has a number of interesting mechanics, such as proximity voice chat, perk cocktails, randomized environments, and dangerous creatures.
My opinion: Hazard Levels possesses all features to become an entertaining survival experience. I like its unique setting and combination of exploration, horror, teamwork, and unpredictability.
For me, the atmosphere of survival is the most attractive feature of the game. It would be great to see the expansion of its universe.
3. Main Sequence vs Hazard Levels: System Requirements
System requirements are especially critical for gamers playing on computers without expensive hardware for gaming.
Here are the officially stated system requirements.
Main Sequence – Minimum Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video card: NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 460
- DirectX: Version 12
- Available disk space: 5 GB
According to the listing in the developer’s store, the recommended configuration has 16 GB RAM, whereas the CPU and GPU requirements are the same.
Hazard Levels – Minimum Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 7, 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD FX-6300
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon R7 260X (2 GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Available disk space: 15 GB
Currently, the Epic Games Store lists the same specifications for the minimum and recommended configurations.
Which Game Is Better for Low-End PCs?
Comparing the two games according to their official requirements, we can conclude that Hazard Levels is easier to run on older processors and graphics cards.
The game supports DirectX 11 and requires an older generation CPU and GPU. The game Main Sequence supports DirectX 12 and requires a relatively
4. Expected Pricing: How Much Will These Games Cost?
Pricing is another major factor to consider, especially for those buying games via the Epic Games Store.
Below are the facts we have and expectations from players.
Main Sequence – Expected Price
The publisher revealed the following Steam launch price:
Standard price: $24.99 USD
Launch discount: 20% for the first two weeks
Steam launch discounted price: Approximately $19.99 USD
Check for the price in the Epic Games Store, as the regional and platform prices may vary.
Hazard Levels – Expected Price
Hazard Levels currently has a Steam Early Access price of $9.99 USD. There has also been reports of the game having an Epic listing price of $12.99 USD.
Expectations are that the price will stay within the $10-$15 USD range depending on the platform and region.
The above figures are not guarantees of the actual regional checkout price.
Which Game Provides More Value For Money?
For gamers who want an affordable survival horror game, Hazard Levels seems like the best choice.
However, Main Sequence provides a wide array of industrial simulation experiences like ship building, automation, exploration and cooperative progression.
This depends on the type of gameplay you prefer.
5. My Final Verdict: Hazard Levels Wins My Personal Preference
After analyzing both games, I think my preference should go to Hazard Levels.
It has a few things to be preferred over Main Sequence.
First of all, I enjoy games that have an interesting survival atmosphere. I am referring to the experience of traveling through unpredictable dimensions, gathering weird resources, fighting monsters and trying to get out of there alive.
Secondly, its minimum system requirements make it an attractive choice for those gamers who do not have expensive gaming PCs.
Finally, I think that its unique world can offer some memorable gameplay moments, especially while playing with your mates.
But I will not undervalue Main Sequence. I think it is a good choice for all simulation lovers who enjoy construction, automation, and traveling in large space environments.
What I would suggest to the developers of Hazard Levels is adding some additional details to the story and behavior of creatures. An interesting survival atmosphere along with a memorable story can help this game gain even more success.
The final choice:
Main Sequence for all those fans of space exploration, factory building, automation and strategy.
Hazard Levels for those who love survival horror, exploration, teamwork and less hardware requirement.
About the Author
Asish Kr Chowdhury is a gamer, gaming reviewer and content creator behind the YouTube channel Rafale XZ Gaming, which has a community of over 228K subscribers. He shares gaming experiences, reviews, opinions and gaming-related content to help players discover interesting games and make better gaming choices.
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