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

Fabledom

Fabledom

StrategyCasualSimulation
Quality
82Popularity
31Value
99
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈1h
-93% $1.39
Buy Now
VS
SteamWorld Build

SteamWorld Build

Quality
68Popularity
26Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-98% $0.44
Buy Now

Winner

Fabledom wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

8
Fabledom
8 of 14 metrics
SteamWorld Build
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.39 -
$0.44 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.66 -
$0.39 Wins
Best Current Discount
-93% -
-98% Wins
Sales Frequency
97 price changes
97 price changes
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
85.8% positive Wins
83.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.5K Wins
1.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.6K Wins
1.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
924 -
303 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
286 Wins
34 -
Steam Recommendations
6.4K Wins
1.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
22 -
28 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2024 Wins
Dec 2023 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItFabledom

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeSteamWorld Build

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:
Fabledom
SteamWorld Build

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

Fabledom

Fabledom

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -93% $1.39Buy Now
Steam
Steam +353% $6.29View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +396% $6.89View
SteamWorld Build

SteamWorld Build

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -98% $0.44Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1034% $4.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +5580% $24.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Fabledom

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

86% positive (6,513 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
6,513 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.39 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Player count surging +121%
356 concurrent players — smaller but active

SteamWorld Build

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (1,826 reviews) — mostly positive
1,826 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.44 — very accessible price
98% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.36 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-7% minor player decrease
42 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFabledomSteamWorld Build
Release Date
May 13, 2024
December 1, 2023
Developers
Grenaa Games
The Station
Publishers
Dear Villagers, Doyoyo Games
Thunderful Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
22
28

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Fabledom

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4690 @ 3.5 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600x @ 3.6 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1070 / RX VEGA-56

SteamWorld Build

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700F @ 3.00GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Fabledom or SteamWorld Build?

Fabledom won the comparison against SteamWorld Build 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 Fabledom worth buying over SteamWorld Build?

Based on the metrics, Fabledom 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. Fabledom currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC

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