Growing Up vs Sultan's Game
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sultan's Game wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Growing Up is $4.47 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Growing Up | Sultan's Game |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 68 |
| Quality | 71 | 90 |
| Value | 89 | 59 |
| Popularity | 29 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.74 | $11.21 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.7% positive | 93.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 28 | 881 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Growing Up | Sultan's Game |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 13, 2021 | March 30, 2025 |
| Developers | Vile Monarch | Double Cross |
| Publishers | Spiral Up Games, Vile Monarch | 2P Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 1.2 GHz Intel or equivilent AMD family | i7 7700k |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 10 compatible GPU | GTX 1070 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Growing Up or Sultan's Game?
Sultan's Game won the comparison against Growing Up 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 Growing Up worth buying over Sultan's Game?
Based on the metrics, Sultan's Game 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. Growing Up currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC