Hero of the Kingdom III vs Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hero of the Kingdom III wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands is R$1.81 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hero of the Kingdom III | Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 59 | 40 |
| Quality | 64 | 60 |
| Value | 78 | 80 |
| Popularity | 25 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 4.08 | R$ 2.27 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.6% positive | 72.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Hero of the Kingdom III
Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$2.27−95%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$2.30−95%Buy 
Steam Official storeR$44.49Buy Side by side over time
Hero of the Kingdom IIIStranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
Details and requirements
| Item | Hero of the Kingdom III | Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 30, 2018 | October 17, 2019 |
| Developers | Lonely Troops | Alchemist Interactive |
| Publishers | Lonely Troops | rokaplay |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 11.0 compatible | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hero of the Kingdom III or Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands?
Hero of the Kingdom III won the comparison against Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands 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 Hero of the Kingdom III worth buying over Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands?
Based on the metrics, Hero of the Kingdom III 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. Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:05 PM UTC