LEGO® Bricktales vs LEGO® Builder's Journey
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
LEGO® Bricktales wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. LEGO® Bricktales is $17.16 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | LEGO® Bricktales | LEGO® Builder's Journey |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 55 | 52 |
| Quality | 79 | 81 |
| Value | 51 | 39 |
| Popularity | 27 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.82 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.1% positive | 82.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 4 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | LEGO® Bricktales | LEGO® Builder's Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 12, 2022 | June 22, 2021 |
| Developers | ClockStone | Light Brick Studio |
| Publishers | Thunderful Publishing | LEGO® Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system | — |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i7-6950X / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6700 XT |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: LEGO® Bricktales or LEGO® Builder's Journey?
LEGO® Bricktales won the comparison against LEGO® Builder's Journey 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 LEGO® Bricktales worth buying over LEGO® Builder's Journey?
Based on the metrics, LEGO® Bricktales 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. LEGO® Bricktales currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:26 PM UTC