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CastleStormVSRock of Ages 3: Make & Break

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

CastleStorm

CastleStorm

ActionStrategyIndie
Quality
82Popularity
25Value
39
GamersGateBetter Deal· GamersGate
Ends in≈10d
-75% $2.50
Buy Now
VS
Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break

Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break

ActionStrategyIndieRacing
Quality
73Popularity
25Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-84% $2.38
Buy Now

Winner

CastleStorm 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.

8
CastleStorm
8 of 15 metrics
Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.50 -
$2.38 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$2.99 -
Best Current Discount
-75% -
-84% Wins
Sales Frequency
15 price changes -
64 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 Wins
72/100 -
Steam Review Score
89.4% positive Wins
77.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K Wins
1.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
956 -
Negative Steam Reviews
132 Wins
273 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
6 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.2K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
46 Wins
21 -
Supported Languages
8 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2013 -
Jul 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCastleStorm

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

MaybeRock of Ages 3: Make & Break

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
CastleStorm
Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break

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

CastleStorm

CastleStorm

3 Stores
GamersGate
GamersGate -75% $2.50Buy Now
Steam
Steam +300% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +300% $9.99View
Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break

Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -84% $2.38Buy Now
Steam
Steam +530% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +530% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

CastleStorm

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

89% positive (1,247 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,247 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$2.50 — very accessible price
75% off — solid discount
Historical low: $1.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-33% player decline
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break

Quality

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

78% positive (1,229 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,229 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.38 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.79 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-50% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCastleStormRock of Ages 3: Make & Break
Release Date
July 29, 2013
July 21, 2020
Developers
Zen Studios
ACE Team, Giant Monkey Robot
Publishers
Zen Studios
Maximum Entertainment, 3goo
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
46
21

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

CastleStorm

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
  • Processor:Dual Core CPU @ 2.00GHz
  • Memory:1024 MB RAM
  • Graphics:GeForce 8600 / Radeon HD 3670 / Intel HD 4000
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:800 MB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX compatible sound card
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection

Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4771 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-9370 4.4 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: CastleStorm or Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break?

CastleStorm won the comparison against Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break 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 CastleStorm worth buying over Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break?

Based on the metrics, CastleStorm 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. Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC

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