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BalrumVSEsperitz Quest

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

Balrum

Balrum

StrategyIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerIsometricBuilding +13
Quality
64Popularity
23Value
31
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 54 minutes
−97% $0.43
Buy
VS
Esperitz Quest

Esperitz Quest

StrategyEarly AccessAdventureRPGSingleplayer3DExploration +13
Quality
50Popularity
—Value
70
SteamBest price· Steam
$2.99
Buy

Winner

Balrum wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Buy on Kinguin
10
Balrum
10 of 14 metrics
Esperitz Quest
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.38 Wins
$2.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.26 Wins
$2.99 -
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
86 price changes Wins
1 price change -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
78.4% positive Wins
N/A -
Total Steam Reviews
731 Wins
0 -
Positive Steam Reviews
573 Wins
0 -
Negative Steam Reviews
158 -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
728 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
42 -
88 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2016 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleBalrum

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

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Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Balrum
Esperitz Quest

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

Balrum

Balrum

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −97% $0.43Buy
Steam
Steam$14.99View
Esperitz Quest

Esperitz Quest

1 Store
Steam
Steam$2.99Buy

Balrum

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

78% positive (731 reviews): mostly positive
731 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$0.43: very accessible price
97% off: deep discount

Popularity

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

Players down 64% in recent days
4 concurrent players: niche audience

Esperitz Quest

Quality

Developer Track Record

Mixed track record — check their previous games before pre-ordering.

Studio's released games on Steam averaged 50/100, weighted by review volume

Value

Preorder Price

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.99 — very accessible price
Game detailsBalrumEsperitz Quest
Release date
February 29, 2016
September 22, 2026
Developers
Balcony Softworks
LoboCor Systems
Publishers
Balcony Softworks
LoboCor Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
42
88

Balrum

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
  • Processor: Single Core 2.4Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4650 / GeForce 8600 GT / Intel HD 3000, or equivalent
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: OpenAL Compatible Sound Card
  • Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.0 compatible

Esperitz Quest

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris Xe / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 360 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows-compatible audio device
  • Additional Notes: 1080p display recommended.
Which is better: Balrum or Esperitz Quest?

Balrum won the comparison against Esperitz Quest 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 Esperitz Quest?

Based on the metrics, Balrum 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. Esperitz Quest currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC

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