Castle of Illusion vs SONIC SUPERSTARS
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Castle of Illusion wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Castle of Illusion is $9.52 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 SUPERSTARS |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 59 | 54 |
| Quality | 73 | 58 |
| Value | 68 | 68 |
| Popularity | 29 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.19 | $12.71 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.3% positive | 68.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 27 | 25 |
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 | SONIC SUPERSTARS |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 4, 2013 | October 16, 2023 |
| Developers | SEGA Studios Australia | SEGA |
| Publishers | SEGA | SEGA |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 10 / 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 GHz Quad Core (recommended) | Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6300 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | ATI 4850/Nvidia 8800 (recommended) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 5870, 2 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Castle of Illusion or SONIC SUPERSTARS?
Castle of Illusion won the comparison against SONIC SUPERSTARS 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 SUPERSTARS?
Based on the metrics, Castle of Illusion 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, 01:01 PM UTC