Kingdoms and Castles vs Patron
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Patron wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Patron is $18.83 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Kingdoms and Castles | Patron |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 59 |
| Quality | 75 | 61 |
| Value | 43 | 80 |
| Popularity | 36 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $1.16 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.6% positive | 72.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 183 | 17 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Kingdoms and Castles | Patron |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 20, 2017 | August 10, 2021 |
| Developers | Lion Shield, LLC | Overseer Games |
| Publishers | Lion Shield, LLC | Overseer Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 (64-bit) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-3470, 2.7GHz or AMD FX-6300, 3.2Ghz | Intel™ Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, 1gb or AMD Radeon HD 7870, 1gb | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 590 6 GB |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Kingdoms and Castles or Patron?
Patron won the comparison against Kingdoms and Castles 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 Kingdoms and Castles worth buying over Patron?
Based on the metrics, Patron 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. Patron currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:45 PM UTC