Coral Island vs Potion Permit
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Potion Permit wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Potion Permit is $18.38 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Coral Island | Potion Permit |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 62 | 63 |
| Quality | 73 | 75 |
| Value | 61 | 76 |
| Popularity | 36 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $23.25 | $4.87 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.2% positive | 78.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.7K | 44 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Coral Island | Potion Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 14, 2023 | September 22, 2022 |
| Developers | Stairway Games | MassHive Media |
| Publishers | Balor Games | PQube |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64 bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7 Processor/Ryzen 1700+ | Intel Core i3-4130 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX960+ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7770, 1 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Coral Island or Potion Permit?
Potion Permit won the comparison against Coral Island 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 Coral Island worth buying over Potion Permit?
Based on the metrics, Potion Permit 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. Potion Permit currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC