Mad Smartphone Tycoon vs The Walking Trade
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Walking Trade wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Mad Smartphone Tycoon is R$19.31 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Mad Smartphone Tycoon | The Walking Trade |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 53 | 51 |
| Quality | 59 | 70 |
| Value | 63 | 47 |
| Popularity | 23 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 16.68 | R$ 35.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 71.9% positive | 85.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 236 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Mad Smartphone Tycoon | The Walking Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 12, 2024 | March 5, 2026 |
| Developers | Miradil | Microwave Games |
| Publishers | Gamersky Games | PlayWay S.A. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-6400 | Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon™ RX 470(4GB VRAM) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060(6GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 280 with 4 GB VRAM or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Mad Smartphone Tycoon or The Walking Trade?
The Walking Trade won the comparison against Mad Smartphone Tycoon 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 Mad Smartphone Tycoon worth buying over The Walking Trade?
Based on the metrics, The Walking Trade 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. Mad Smartphone Tycoon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:14 PM UTC