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

Craft The World

Craft The World

StrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
72Popularity
34Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈20h
-81% $3.60
Buy Now
VS
Rise to Ruins

Rise to Ruins

Quality
71Popularity
31Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Craft The World wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Craft The World
11 of 14 metrics
Rise to Ruins
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.60 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.27 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
43 price changes Wins
1 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.6% positive Wins
87.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
14.9K Wins
7.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
13.2K Wins
6.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.7K -
901 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
240 Wins
25 -
Steam Recommendations
14.8K Wins
7.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
94 -
113 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2014 -
Oct 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCraft The World

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

Wait for SaleRise to Ruins

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Craft The World
Rise to Ruins

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

Craft The World

Craft The World

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -81% $3.60Buy Now
Steam
Steam +428% $18.99View
Rise to Ruins

Rise to Ruins

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Craft The World

Quality

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

89% positive (14,896 reviews) — very positive reception
14,896 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.60 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-23% minor player decrease
153 concurrent players — smaller but active
14,896 total reviews — proven game with large community

Rise to Ruins

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (7,220 reviews) — very positive reception
7,220 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

-44% player decline
18 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCraft The WorldRise to Ruins
Release Date
November 24, 2014
October 14, 2019
Developers
Dekovir Entertainment
Raymond Doerr
Publishers
Dekovir Ltd
SixtyGig Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
94
113

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Craft The World

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.4 Ghz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB graphics memory (Radeon HD 4600, GeForce 8600)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Rise to Ruins

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8 or 10 (64 Bit)
  • Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent (Quad Core)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Most Dedicated GPUs, 1G+ VRAM / OpenGL 1.3+
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: One that exists!
  • Additional Notes: Java 8 or Higher Required (Bundled with product)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Craft The World or Rise to Ruins?

Craft The World won the comparison against Rise to Ruins 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 Craft The World worth buying over Rise to Ruins?

Based on the metrics, Craft The World 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. Craft The World currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC

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