Balatro vs Poker Quest: Swords and Spades
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Balatro wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Poker Quest: Swords and Spades is R$16.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Balatro | Poker Quest: Swords and Spades |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 78 | 45 |
| Quality | 96 | 69 |
| Value | 61 | 36 |
| Popularity | 45 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 35.99 | R$ 19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.8% positive | 86.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7.3K | 15 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Balatro | Poker Quest: Swords and Spades |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 20, 2024 | November 14, 2022 |
| Developers | LocalThunk | Playsaurus |
| Publishers | Playstack | Playsaurus |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel® Core™ Duo 2.4GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 2006 or newer graphics card. |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | — | Any sound card. |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Balatro or Poker Quest: Swords and Spades?
Balatro won the comparison against Poker Quest: Swords and Spades 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 Poker Quest: Swords and Spades?
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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:03 PM UTC