Knights of Pen and Paper +1 EditionVSMcPixel
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
Better Deal· Kinguin
Winner
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
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
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
McPixel
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition
McPixel
Recommended
- OS *:Windows Vista
- Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo or Athlon X2
- Memory:1024 MB RAM
- Graphics:Pixel-art-with-filters capable graphics card
- DirectX®:9.0b
- Hard Drive:71 MB HD space
- Sound:Stereo sound card
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition or McPixel?
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition won the comparison against McPixel 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 Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition worth buying over McPixel?
Based on the metrics, Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition 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. Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC