Buoyancy vs Kingdoms and Castles
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Kingdoms and Castles wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Buoyancy is $7.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Buoyancy | Kingdoms and Castles |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 40 | 57 |
| Quality | 48 | 75 |
| Value | 40 | 43 |
| Popularity | 24 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | N/A | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 54.5% positive | 93.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 194 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Buoyancy | Kingdoms and Castles |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 30, 2019 | July 20, 2017 |
| Developers | Devs on a Boat | Lion Shield, LLC |
| Publishers | Devs on a Boat | Lion Shield, LLC |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i5 or better | Intel Core i5-3470, 2.7GHz or AMD FX-6300, 3.2Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Geforce GTX 700/Radeon HD 7000 series or better | nVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, 1gb or AMD Radeon HD 7870, 1gb |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Buoyancy or Kingdoms and Castles?
Kingdoms and Castles won the comparison against Buoyancy 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 Buoyancy worth buying over Kingdoms and Castles?
Based on the metrics, Kingdoms and Castles 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. Kingdoms and Castles currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:04 PM UTC