No Time to Relax vs Paper Pirates
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
No Time to Relax wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. No Time to Relax is $2.38 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | No Time to Relax | Paper Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 55 | 49 |
| Quality | 74 | 70 |
| Value | 55 | 36 |
| Popularity | 28 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $10.61 | $12.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.3% positive | 91.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 36 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
No Time to RelaxPaper Pirates
Details and requirements
| Item | No Time to Relax | Paper Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 21, 2019 | February 28, 2020 |
| Developers | Porcelain Fortress | Iteration Games |
| Publishers | Porcelain Fortress | Iteration Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Dual Core 2.3 GHZ | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1024 MB VRAM | IGP |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: No Time to Relax or Paper Pirates?
No Time to Relax won the comparison against Paper 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 No Time to Relax worth buying over Paper Pirates?
Based on the metrics, No Time to Relax 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. No Time to Relax currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:42 PM UTC