News Tower vs Republic of Pirates
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
News Tower wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Republic of Pirates is R$10.38 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | News Tower | Republic of Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 62 | 54 |
| Quality | 75 | 57 |
| Value | 77 | 74 |
| Popularity | 30 | 21 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 48.74 | R$ 38.36 |
| Steam Review Score | 94% positive | 70% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 219 | 6 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | News Tower | Republic of Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 18, 2025 | June 19, 2024 |
| Developers | Sparrow Night | Crazy Goat Games |
| Publishers | Twin Sails Interactive | PQube |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, 4 GB or AMD Radeon R9 380X, 4 GB or Intel Arc A380, 6 GB |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: News Tower or Republic of Pirates?
News Tower won the comparison against Republic of Pirates 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 News Tower worth buying over Republic of Pirates?
Based on the metrics, News Tower 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. News Tower currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:53 PM UTC