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

Epic Battle Fantasy 4

Epic Battle Fantasy 4

Quality
78Popularity
28Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-37% $9.38
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VS
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition

Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition

Quality
67Popularity
27Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4d
-89% $1.06
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Winner

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

9
Epic Battle Fantasy 4
9 of 13 metrics
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.38 -
$1.06 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.49 -
$1.12 Wins
Best Current Discount
-37% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
49 price changes Wins
16 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
98% positive Wins
82.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.8K Wins
1.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.7K Wins
1.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
54 Wins
316 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
14 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
2.8K Wins
1.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
110 Wins
42 -
Supported Languages
6 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2014 Wins
Jun 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEpic Battle Fantasy 4

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

MaybeKnights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition

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:
Epic Battle Fantasy 4
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition

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

Epic Battle Fantasy 4

Epic Battle Fantasy 4

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -37% $9.38Buy Now
Steam
Steam +60% $14.99View
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition

Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $1.06Buy Now
Steam
Steam +842% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Epic Battle Fantasy 4

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

98% positive (2,765 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
2,765 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.38 — very accessible price
37% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

-13% minor player decrease
13 concurrent players — niche audience

Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition

Quality

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

83% positive (1,845 reviews) — mostly positive
1,845 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.06 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEpic Battle Fantasy 4Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
Release Date
February 25, 2014
June 18, 2013
Developers
Matt Roszak
Behold Studios
Publishers
Matt Roszak
Paradox Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
110
42

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Epic Battle Fantasy 4 or Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition?

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 won the comparison against Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition 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 Epic Battle Fantasy 4 worth buying over Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition?

Based on the metrics, Epic Battle Fantasy 4 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. Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:06 PM UTC

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