Korea Dynasty (조선메타실록) vs Plains of Pain
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Plains of Pain wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Plains of Pain is $4.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Korea Dynasty (조선메타실록) | Plains of Pain |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 43 | 48 |
| Quality | 58 | 68 |
| Value | 44 | 45 |
| Popularity | 20 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $23.99 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.3% positive | 84.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 59 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Korea Dynasty (조선메타실록)
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Korea Dynasty (조선메타실록) | Plains of Pain |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 14, 2023 | February 17, 2023 |
| Developers | Happy Daram Inc. | Cobra Byte Digital |
| Publishers | Happy Daram Inc. | Cobra Byte Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 4 GHz Quad Core Processor | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
| Memory (minimum) | 24 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 11 compatible GPU, 6GB dedicated VRAM (GeForce GTX 1070) | GTX 980 / AMD R9 Fury |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 7 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Korea Dynasty (조선메타실록) or Plains of Pain?
Plains of Pain won the comparison against Korea Dynasty (조선메타실록) 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 Korea Dynasty (조선메타실록) worth buying over Plains of Pain?
Based on the metrics, Plains of Pain 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. Plains of Pain currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:36 PM UTC