Castle of Illusion vs Sonic Origins
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sonic Origins wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Castle of Illusion is R$26.92 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Castle of Illusion | Sonic Origins |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 59 |
| Quality | 73 | 65 |
| Value | 60 | 79 |
| Popularity | 29 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 16.49 | R$ 43.41 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.3% positive | 77.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 27 | 100 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Castle of IllusionSonic Origins
Details and requirements
| Item | Castle of Illusion | Sonic Origins |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 4, 2013 | June 22, 2022 |
| Developers | SEGA Studios Australia | Sonic Team |
| Publishers | SEGA | SEGA |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 GHz Quad Core (recommended) | Intel Core i5-4570, 3.2 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, 3.4 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | ATI 4850/Nvidia 8800 (recommended) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R9 280, 3 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Castle of Illusion or Sonic Origins?
Sonic Origins 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 Sonic Origins?
Based on the metrics, Sonic Origins 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. Sonic Origins currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:03 PM UTC