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Cliff EmpireVSMicrotopia

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

Cliff Empire

Cliff Empire

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
71Popularity
29Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$17.99
Buy Now
VS
Microtopia

Microtopia

Quality
69Popularity
24Value
92
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈2d
-64% $7.11
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Cliff Empire
7 of 14 metrics
Microtopia
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$17.99 -
$7.11 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.99 Wins
$12.59 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-64% Wins
Sales Frequency
5 price changes -
68 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
87.1% positive Wins
86.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.2K Wins
849 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.6K Wins
737 -
Negative Steam Reviews
539 -
112 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13 -
29 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.2K Wins
825 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
20 Wins
16 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2019 -
Feb 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCliff Empire

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

MaybeMicrotopia

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:
Cliff Empire
Microtopia

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

Cliff Empire

Cliff Empire

1 Store
Steam
Steam$17.99Buy Now
Microtopia

Microtopia

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -64% $7.11Buy Now
Steam
Steam +41% $9.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +181% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +181% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Cliff Empire

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

87% positive (4,167 reviews) — very positive reception
4,167 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$17.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-33% player decline
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Microtopia

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

87% positive (849 reviews) — very positive reception
849 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$7.11 — very accessible price
64% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +162%
55 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCliff EmpireMicrotopia
Release Date
August 6, 2019
February 18, 2025
Developers
Lion's Shade
Cordyceps Collective
Publishers
Lion's Shade
Gamirror Games, Goblinz Publishing
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
20
16

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Cliff Empire

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Microtopia

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: i5-10400, Ryzen 5 3500X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: RTX 3060 / RX 6700
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Cliff Empire or Microtopia?

Cliff Empire and Microtopia are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Cliff Empire worth buying over Microtopia?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Microtopia currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:40 PM UTC

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