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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Balatro

Balatro

StrategyCasualIndie
Quality
96Popularity
44Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-25% $11.29
Buy Now
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Dice With Death

Dice With Death

Quality
74Popularity
23Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-77% $3.15
Buy Now

Winner

Balatro wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

9
Balatro
9 of 15 metrics
Dice With Death
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$11.29 -
$3.15 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.29 -
$6.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-25% -
-77% Wins
Sales Frequency
78 price changes Wins
39 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
90/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97.9% positive Wins
92.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
155.3K Wins
716 -
Positive Steam Reviews
151.9K Wins
664 -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.3K -
52 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7.3K Wins
14 -
Steam Recommendations
152.5K Wins
718 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
31 -
57 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2024 -
Mar 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItBalatro

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeDice With Death

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Balatro
Dice With Death

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

Balatro

Balatro

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -25% $11.29Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +33% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +33% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +33% $14.99View
Dice With Death

Dice With Death

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -77% $3.15Buy Now
Steam
Steam +344% $13.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Balatro

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

98% positive (155,277 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
155,277 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$11.29 — reasonable price
25% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($10.26)

Popularity

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

-17% minor player decrease
7,606 concurrent players — solid base
192 new reviews — still being discovered
155,277 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Dice With Death

Quality

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

93% positive (716 reviews) — very positive reception
716 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.15 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.58 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-63% player drop
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBalatroDice With Death
Release Date
February 20, 2024
March 16, 2026
Developers
LocalThunk
Sea Glass Games
Publishers
Playstack
Sea Glass Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
31
57

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Balatro

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Dice With Death

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Graphics: DirectX 12+ Compatible GPU with 8GB+ VRAM

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Balatro or Dice With Death?

Balatro won the comparison against Dice With Death 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 Balatro worth buying over Dice With Death?

Based on the metrics, Balatro 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. Dice With Death currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC

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