My Time at Sandrock vs Stardew Valley
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
My Time at Sandrock wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. My Time at Sandrock is $11.25 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | My Time at Sandrock | Stardew Valley |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 70 | 69 |
| Quality | 85 | 96 |
| Value | 68 | 37 |
| Popularity | 36 | 70 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.61 | $14.86 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.1% positive | 98.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 942 | 55.5K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | My Time at Sandrock | Stardew Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 2, 2023 | February 26, 2016 |
| Developers | Pathea Games | ConcernedApe |
| Publishers | Pathea Games, Focus Entertainment | ConcernedApe |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Win 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-9700K | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 50 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: My Time at Sandrock or Stardew Valley?
My Time at Sandrock won the comparison against Stardew Valley 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 My Time at Sandrock worth buying over Stardew Valley?
Based on the metrics, My Time at Sandrock 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. My Time at Sandrock currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC