BallHole vs Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator is $2.65 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | BallHole | Placid Plastic Duck Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Not Enough Data × Maybe | 60 | 59 |
| Quality | 50 | 78 |
| Value | 78 | 46 |
| Popularity | 0 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.99 | $1.84 |
| Steam Review Score | N/A | 97.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 116 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | BallHole | Placid Plastic Duck Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 4, 2026 | July 6, 2022 |
| Developers | Butterslug Games | turbolento games |
| Publishers | Butterslug Games | Team17, turbolento publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 11 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Wintel ShredRipperZ9000000 | core i5 |
| Memory (minimum) | 196 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 8x RTX 7090Ti low profile | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 |
| Storage (minimum) | 999999 GB available space | 500 MB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | Hire an orchestra to play the soundtrack | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: BallHole or Placid Plastic Duck Simulator?
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator won the comparison against BallHole 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 BallHole worth buying over Placid Plastic Duck Simulator?
Based on the metrics, Placid Plastic Duck Simulator 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. BallHole currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC