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Goblin Vyke: The Thief TycoonVSRogue Legacy

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon

Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon

IndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
58Popularity
25Value
70
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−39% $9.16
Buy Now
VS
Rogue Legacy

Rogue Legacy

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
90Popularity
34Value
48
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 186 days
−90% $1.49
Buy Now

Winner

Rogue Legacy wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon
5 of 15 metrics
Rogue Legacy
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison — winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.16 -
$1.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.37 -
$1.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-39% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
26 price changes -
93 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
70% positive -
92.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K -
15.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
900 -
14.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
385 Wins
1.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
106 Wins
33 -
Steam Recommendations
1.3K -
15.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
33 Wins
29 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2026 Wins
Jun 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleGoblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeRogue Legacy

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends — same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon
Rogue Legacy

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

Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon

Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −39% $9.16Buy Now
Steam
Steam +23% $11.24View
Rogue Legacy

Rogue Legacy

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −90% $1.49Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +671% $11.49View
GamersGate
GamersGate +906% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon

Quality

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

70% positive (1,285 reviews) — mostly positive
1,285 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$9.16 — very accessible price
39% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($9.08)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-44% player decline
110 concurrent players — smaller but active

Rogue Legacy

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

92% positive (15,768 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
15,768 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$1.49 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Strong +34% player growth
51 concurrent players — niche audience
15,768 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGoblin Vyke: The Thief TycoonRogue Legacy
Release Date
April 30, 2026
June 27, 2013
Developers
Art Thieves
Cellar Door Games
Publishers
Art Thieves
Cellar Door Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
33
29

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 -i7 Quad core
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 750Ti/ AMD Radeon R9 270x
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device

Rogue Legacy

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows XP/Vista/7
  • Processor:2 Ghz
  • Memory:2 GB RAM
  • Graphics:HD 4770, 8800 GTX
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:400 MB HD space
  • Additional:Only available in desktop mode for Windows 8.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon or Rogue Legacy?

Rogue Legacy won the comparison against Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon 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 Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon worth buying over Rogue Legacy?

Based on the metrics, Rogue Legacy 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. Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 28, 2026, 06:23 PM UTC

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