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BalatroVS纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong

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

Balatro

Balatro

Quality
96Popularity
45Value
66
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 3 days
−27% $10.87
Buy
VS
纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong

纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong

StrategyCasualIndieSingleplayerRelaxingRoguelike +10
Quality
67Popularity
15Value
51
SteamBest price· Steam
$9.99
Buy

Winner

Balatro wins 11 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.

Buy on Kinguin
11
Balatro
11 of 15 metrics
纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$10.87 -
$9.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$10.44 -
$8.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-27% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
117 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
90/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
97.8% positive Wins
90% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
161.7K Wins
70 -
Positive Steam Reviews
158.2K Wins
63 -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.5K -
7 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7.4K Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
158.6K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
31 Wins
28 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2024 -
Aug 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.

Wait for Sale纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Balatro
纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong

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 −27% $10.87Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +38% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +38% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +38% $14.99View
纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong

纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy

Balatro

Quality

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

98% positive (161,636 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 90/100: critics unanimous, one of the best
161,636 reviews: very large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$10.87: reasonable price
27% off: modest discount
Near historical low ($10.26)

Popularity

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

Players up 21% in recent days
8,804 concurrent players: solid base
193 new reviews: still being discovered
161,636 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

90% positive (70 reviews): very positive reception
70 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$9.99: very accessible price
Near historical low ($8.49)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 400% in recent days
5 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsBalatro纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong
Release date
February 20, 2024
August 13, 2026
Developers
LocalThunk
Chao8games
Publishers
Playstack
Chao8games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
31
28

Balatro

Recommended

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

纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 or 11
  • Processor: 2.3 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible video card with at least 4GB of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Which is better: Balatro or 纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong?

Balatro won the comparison against 纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong 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 纵横麻将 Matrix Mahjong?

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. Balatro currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 03:42 PM UTC

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