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CraftopiaVSMyth of Empires

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

Craftopia

Craftopia

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
64Popularity
34Value
87
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-47% $13.15
Buy Now
VS
Myth of Empires

Myth of Empires

ActionIndieAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
59Popularity
34Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-74% $7.86
Buy Now

Winner

Myth of Empires wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 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.

5
Craftopia
5 of 13 metrics
Myth of Empires
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$13.15 -
$7.86 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$8.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-47% -
-74% Wins
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
59 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
77.3% positive Wins
68.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
17.5K Wins
15.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
13.5K Wins
10.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.0K Wins
4.8K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
100 -
596 Wins
Steam Recommendations
18.2K Wins
15.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 -
94 Wins
Supported Languages
4 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2020 -
Feb 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCraftopia

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

MaybeMyth of Empires

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:
Craftopia
Myth of Empires

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

Craftopia

Craftopia

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -47% $13.15Buy Now
Steam
Steam +90% $24.99View
Myth of Empires

Myth of Empires

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -74% $7.86Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +282% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +282% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +282% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Craftopia

Quality

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

77% positive (17,519 reviews) — mostly positive
17,519 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$13.15 — reasonable price
47% off — decent discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-12% minor player decrease
80 concurrent players — niche audience
17,519 total reviews — proven game with large community

Myth of Empires

Quality

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

69% positive (15,322 reviews) — mixed opinions
15,322 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$7.86 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($7.01)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-29% player decline
493 concurrent players — smaller but active
15,322 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCraftopiaMyth of Empires
Release Date
September 4, 2020
February 21, 2024
Developers
Pocketpair
Angela Game
Publishers
Pocketpair
Imperium Interactive Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
50
94

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Craftopia

Recommended

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

Myth of Empires

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Requires 64-bit processor and operating system Operating system: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 85 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card with the latest drivers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Craftopia or Myth of Empires?

Myth of Empires won the comparison against Craftopia 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 Craftopia worth buying over Myth of Empires?

Based on the metrics, Myth of Empires 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. Craftopia currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:12 AM UTC

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