Castle of Illusion vs Refunct
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Refunct wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Refunct is $1.86 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Castle of Illusion | Refunct |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 63 |
| Quality | 73 | 77 |
| Value | 68 | 68 |
| Popularity | 29 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.19 | $1.33 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.3% positive | 96% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 27 | 18 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Castle of Illusion | Refunct |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 4, 2013 | October 16, 2015 |
| Developers | SEGA Studios Australia | Dominique Grieshofer |
| Publishers | SEGA | Dominique Grieshofer |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 GHz Quad Core (recommended) | Intel Core i5 / AMD FX @ 2.4GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | ATI 4850/Nvidia 8800 (recommended) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 / AMD Radeon HD 6870 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 250 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Castle of Illusion or Refunct?
Refunct won the comparison against Castle of Illusion 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 of Illusion worth buying over Refunct?
Based on the metrics, Refunct 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC