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Passpartout: The Starving ArtistVSRatty Catty

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Passpartout: The Starving Artist

Passpartout: The Starving Artist

CasualIndieSimulation
Quality
72Popularity
31Value
60
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
Ratty Catty

Ratty Catty

ActionStrategyCasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
57Popularity
25Value
70
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈29d
-50% $7.49
Buy Now

Winner

Passpartout: The Starving Artist wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
Passpartout: The Starving Artist
9 of 14 metrics
Ratty Catty
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.53 -
$7.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.99 Wins
$5.99 -
Best Current Discount
-25% -
-50% Wins
Sales Frequency
54 price changes Wins
9 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.9% positive Wins
67.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
6.2K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.5K Wins
852 -
Negative Steam Reviews
687 -
407 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
6.2K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
25 -
46 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2017 -
Sep 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybePasspartout: The Starving Artist

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleRatty Catty

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Passpartout: The Starving Artist
Ratty Catty

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Passpartout: The Starving Artist

Passpartout: The Starving Artist

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
Ratty Catty

Ratty Catty

1 Store
Steam
Steam -50% $7.49Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Passpartout: The Starving Artist

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

89% positive (6,189 reviews) — very positive reception
6,189 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$7.53 — very accessible price
25% off — modest discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

+9% player growth
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Ratty Catty

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

68% positive (1,256 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,256 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$7.49 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
Historical low: $5.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +200%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPasspartout: The Starving ArtistRatty Catty
Release Date
June 6, 2017
September 19, 2017
Developers
Flamebait Games
Kerim Kumbasar
Publishers
Flamebait Games
Kerim Kumbasar
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
25
46

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Passpartout: The Starving Artist

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 680 or Radeon HD 7970
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Ratty Catty

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 3.0, 2 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Passpartout: The Starving Artist or Ratty Catty?

Passpartout: The Starving Artist won the comparison against Ratty Catty 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 Passpartout: The Starving Artist worth buying over Ratty Catty?

Based on the metrics, Passpartout: The Starving Artist 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. Ratty Catty currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 09:47 PM UTC

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