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Castle Crashers®VSSacred 3

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Castle Crashers®

Castle Crashers®

ActionCasualIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
77Popularity
41Value
36
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-9% $13.58
Buy Now
VS
Sacred 3

Sacred 3

Quality
33Popularity
27Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-91% $1.31
Buy Now

Winner

Sacred 3 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

7
Castle Crashers®
7 of 15 metrics
Sacred 3
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$13.58 -
$1.31 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.49 -
$1.29 Wins
Best Current Discount
-9% -
-91% Wins
Sales Frequency
18 price changes -
106 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
57/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.3% positive Wins
26.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
106.7K Wins
2.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
102.8K Wins
576 -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.9K -
1.6K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
555 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
106.7K Wins
2.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
12 -
45 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2012 -
Aug 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCastle Crashers®

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleSacred 3

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Castle Crashers®
Sacred 3

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

Castle Crashers®

Castle Crashers®

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -9% $13.58Buy Now
Steam
Steam +10% $14.99View
Sacred 3

Sacred 3

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -91% $1.31Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +186% $3.75View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1044% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +1044% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Castle Crashers®

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

96% positive (106,715 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
106,715 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$13.58 — reasonable price
9% off — minor discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-23% minor player decrease
573 concurrent players — smaller but active
106,715 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Sacred 3

Quality

Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.

27% positive (2,166 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 57/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,166 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.31 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.26)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCastle Crashers®Sacred 3
Release Date
September 26, 2012
August 5, 2014
Developers
The Behemoth
Keen Games
Publishers
The Behemoth
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
12
45

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Castle Crashers®

No PC requirements data available

Sacred 3

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista SP2 / 7 / 8
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 (Quad Core 3000 MHz) / AMD Phenom 9500 (Quad Core 2200 MHz)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 640 (2048MB) / ATI Radeon HD 5570 (1024MB)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Castle Crashers® or Sacred 3?

Sacred 3 won the comparison against Castle Crashers® 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 Castle Crashers® worth buying over Sacred 3?

Based on the metrics, Sacred 3 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. Sacred 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:31 AM UTC

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