Donut County vs Stacking
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Donut County wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Stacking is $2.49 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Donut County | Stacking |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 74 | 72 |
| Quality | 86 | 86 |
| Value | 92 | 95 |
| Popularity | 33 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.69 | $0.20 |
| Steam Review Score | 92% positive | 90.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 38 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Donut County | Stacking |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 28, 2018 | March 6, 2012 |
| Developers | Ben Esposito | Double Fine Productions |
| Publishers | Annapurna Interactive | Double Fine Productions |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-4170 or better | Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, or AMD Athlon 64 at 2.2 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GT 640 or better | 512 MB GeForce 220, Radeon 4550, Intel HD 3000 Graphics |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Donut County or Stacking?
Donut County won the comparison against Stacking 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 Donut County worth buying over Stacking?
Based on the metrics, Donut County 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. Stacking currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC