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Craft The WorldVSStonehearth

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

Craft The World

Craft The World

StrategyIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
72Popularity
34Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-86% $2.62
Buy Now
VS
Stonehearth

Stonehearth

Quality
64Popularity
33Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-6% $18.81
Buy Now

Winner

Craft The World wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

12
Craft The World
12 of 13 metrics
Stonehearth
1 of 13 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.62 Wins
$18.81 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.27 Wins
$18.81 -
Best Current Discount
-86% Wins
-6% -
Sales Frequency
46 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.7% positive Wins
76.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
14.9K Wins
10.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
13.2K Wins
8.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.7K Wins
2.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
264 Wins
55 -
Steam Recommendations
14.8K Wins
10.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
94 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2014 -
Jul 2018 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.

MaybeStonehearth

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:
Craft The World
Stonehearth

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 -86% $2.62Buy Now
Steam
Steam +625% $18.99View
Stonehearth

Stonehearth

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -6% $18.81Buy Now
Steam
Steam +6% $19.99View

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 (14,903 reviews) — very positive reception
14,903 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.62 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.27)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +85%
329 concurrent players — smaller but active
14,903 total reviews — proven game with large community

Stonehearth

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

77% positive (10,587 reviews) — mostly positive
10,587 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$18.81 — reasonable price
6% off — minor discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

-100% player drop
10,587 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCraft The WorldStonehearth
Release Date
November 24, 2014
July 25, 2018
Developers
Dekovir Entertainment
Radiant Entertainment
Publishers
Dekovir Ltd
(none)
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
94

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

Stonehearth

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel or AMD Quad-Core, 2.8 GHz+
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce 780 or better, AMD Radeon RX 580 or better
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Hard Drive: SSD for optimal performance

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Craft The World or Stonehearth?

Craft The World won the comparison against Stonehearth 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 Stonehearth?

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 11, 2026, 10:28 AM UTC

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