Cube World vs Portal Knights
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Portal Knights wins 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Portal Knights is R$25.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cube World | Portal Knights |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 39 | 68 |
| Quality | 42 | 79 |
| Value | 40 | 67 |
| Popularity | 32 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | N/A | R$ 12.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 42.7% positive | 83.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 13 | 103 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cube World | Portal Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 30, 2019 | May 18, 2017 |
| Developers | Picroma | Keen Games GmbH |
| Publishers | Picroma | 505 Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit versions only) | 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz, Ryzen 5 - 1400, Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.5 GHz or better | Intel Core i5-8400, 4.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon R9 290, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, 4 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cube World or Portal Knights?
Portal Knights won the comparison against Cube World 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 Cube World worth buying over Portal Knights?
Based on the metrics, Portal Knights 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. Portal Knights currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:58 PM UTC