Let's Build a Zoo vs Lords and Villeins
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Let's Build a Zoo wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Lords and Villeins is $5.44 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Let's Build a Zoo | Lords and Villeins |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 59 |
| Quality | 84 | 62 |
| Value | 73 | 82 |
| Popularity | 29 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.83 | $0.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 89% positive | 75.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 40 | 8 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Let's Build a Zoo | Lords and Villeins |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 5, 2021 | November 10, 2022 |
| Developers | Springloaded | Honestly Games |
| Publishers | No More Robots | Fulqrum Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | High-range Intel Core i5 | Intel Pentium i5-5500k |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760/equivalent or higher | Nvidia GTX 960 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 750 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Let's Build a Zoo or Lords and Villeins?
Let's Build a Zoo won the comparison against Lords and Villeins 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 Let's Build a Zoo worth buying over Lords and Villeins?
Based on the metrics, Let's Build a Zoo 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. Lords and Villeins currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:28 PM UTC