Placid Plastic Duck Simulator vs Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock is $0.35 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Placid Plastic Duck Simulator | Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 59 | 51 |
| Quality | 78 | 76 |
| Value | 46 | 42 |
| Popularity | 34 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.84 | $1.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.6% positive | 94.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 116 | 15 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Placid Plastic Duck Simulator | Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 6, 2022 | August 19, 2025 |
| Developers | turbolento games | STFGames |
| Publishers | Team17, turbolento publishing | STFGames |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows®10 (64-bit Required)/Windows®11 (64-bit Required) |
| Processor (minimum) | core i5 | Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 10 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Placid Plastic Duck Simulator or Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock?
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator won the comparison against Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock 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 Placid Plastic Duck Simulator worth buying over Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock?
Based on the metrics, Placid Plastic Duck Simulator 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. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:45 PM UTC