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Pirates OutlawsVSThe Legend of Bum-Bo

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Pirates Outlaws

Pirates Outlaws

StrategyCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
78Popularity
23Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
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The Legend of Bum-Bo

The Legend of Bum-Bo

Quality
76Popularity
30Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Pirates Outlaws wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

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Pirates Outlaws
9 of 14 metrics
The Legend of Bum-Bo
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.97 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.58 -
$4.94 Wins
Best Current Discount
-60% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
12 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
73/100 -
Steam Review Score
81% positive Wins
80.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
711 -
5.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
576 -
4.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
135 Wins
1.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 -
8 Wins
Steam Recommendations
674 -
5.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
124 Wins
48 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Apr 2020 Wins
Nov 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SalePirates Outlaws

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Wait for SaleThe Legend of Bum-Bo

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Pirates Outlaws
The Legend of Bum-Bo

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

Pirates Outlaws

Pirates Outlaws

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
The Legend of Bum-Bo

The Legend of Bum-Bo

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Pirates Outlaws

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

81% positive (710 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
710 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$5.58 — very accessible price
72% off — solid discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

+20% player growth
6 concurrent players — niche audience

The Legend of Bum-Bo

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

81% positive (5,650 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
5,650 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-10% minor player decrease
9 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsPirates OutlawsThe Legend of Bum-Bo
Release Date
April 13, 2020
November 12, 2019
Developers
Fabled Game
Edmund McMillen, James Interactive, Ridiculon
Publishers
Fabled Game
Edmund McMillen
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
124
48

Pirates Outlaws

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® 7/10
  • Processor: 2.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9 Compatible GPU
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers

The Legend of Bum-Bo

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit required)
  • Processor: Core i3 or above
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Desktop Card from 2010 or later
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: a better one than "one that works"
Which is better: Pirates Outlaws or The Legend of Bum-Bo?

Pirates Outlaws won the comparison against The Legend of Bum-Bo 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 Pirates Outlaws worth buying over The Legend of Bum-Bo?

Based on the metrics, Pirates Outlaws 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. The Legend of Bum-Bo currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 06:10 PM UTC

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