Balrum vs Craft The World
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Craft The World wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Balrum is $2.15 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Balrum | Craft The World |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 66 |
| Quality | 64 | 72 |
| Value | 82 | 77 |
| Popularity | 23 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.35 | $2.50 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.4% positive | 88.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 340 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Balrum | Craft The World |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 29, 2016 | November 24, 2014 |
| Developers | Balcony Softworks | Dekovir Entertainment |
| Publishers | Balcony Softworks | Dekovir Ltd |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Single Core 2.4Ghz | 2.4 Ghz Dual Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | ATI Radeon HD 4650 / GeForce 8600 GT / Intel HD 3000, or equivalent | 512 MB graphics memory (Radeon HD 4600, GeForce 8600) |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | OpenAL Compatible Sound Card | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Balrum or Craft The World?
Craft The World won the comparison against Balrum 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 Balrum worth buying over Craft The World?
Based on the metrics, Craft The World 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. Balrum currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:57 PM UTC