Broken Age vs McPixel
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Broken Age wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Broken Age is $1.16 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Broken Age | McPixel |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 63 | 70 |
| Quality | 78 | 82 |
| Value | 71 | 70 |
| Popularity | 30 | 55 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.76 | $1.92 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.5% positive | 87.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Broken Age | McPixel |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 28, 2014 | September 25, 2012 |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | Sos Sosowski |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios, Double Fine Productions | Sos Sosowski |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows Vista |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 2.2Ghz | Intel Core 2 Duo or Athlon X2 |
| Memory (minimum) | 3 GB RAM | 1024 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460, AMD Radeon HD 6850 | Pixel-art-with-filters capable graphics card |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2500 MB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Broken Age or McPixel?
Broken Age won the comparison against McPixel 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 Broken Age worth buying over McPixel?
Based on the metrics, Broken Age 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. Broken Age currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC