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Arcade ParadiseVSBall Scratch Simulator

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

Arcade Paradise

Arcade Paradise

IndieSimulationAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayer3D +15
Quality
69Popularity
25Value
77
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 7 days
−94% $1.11
Buy
VS
Ball Scratch Simulator

Ball Scratch Simulator

Quality
64Popularity
16Value
51
SteamBest price· Steam
$3.99
Buy

Winner

Arcade Paradise wins 11 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.

Buy on Kinguin
11
Arcade Paradise
11 of 14 metrics
Ball Scratch Simulator
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.11 Wins
$3.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.56 Wins
$3.39 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
101 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
85.6% positive Wins
84.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
85 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
72 -
Negative Steam Reviews
176 -
13 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
14 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
1.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
54 Wins
27 -
Supported Languages
11 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2022 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeArcade Paradise

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

Wait for SaleBall Scratch 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:
Arcade Paradise
Ball Scratch 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

Arcade Paradise

Arcade Paradise

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $1.11Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO$1.11View
GamersGate
GamersGate +296% $4.40View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Ball Scratch Simulator

Ball Scratch Simulator

1 Store
Steam
Steam$3.99Buy

Arcade Paradise

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (1,219 reviews): very positive reception
1,219 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.11: very accessible price
94% off: deep discount

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players down 24% in recent days
13 concurrent players: niche audience

Ball Scratch Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

85% positive (85 reviews): mostly positive
85 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$3.99: very accessible price
Near historical low ($3.39)

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players down 50% in recent days
1 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsArcade ParadiseBall Scratch Simulator
Release date
August 11, 2022
September 10, 2026
Developers
Nosebleed Interactive
10ft Games
Publishers
Wired Productions
10ft Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
54
27

Arcade Paradise

No PC requirements data available

Ball Scratch Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card
  • VR Support: Optional OpenXR-compatible VR headset; desktop play does not require VR
  • Additional Notes: Recommended for 1080p desktop play at High settings. VR Streamer Mode renders an additional 1080p spectator view and may require stronger hardware with high-resolution or high-refresh-rate headsets.
Which is better: Arcade Paradise or Ball Scratch Simulator?

Arcade Paradise won the comparison against Ball Scratch Simulator 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 Arcade Paradise worth buying over Ball Scratch Simulator?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:27 PM UTC

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