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Placid Plastic Duck SimulatorVSStone Simulator – Just Be a Rock

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

Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

CasualSimulation
Quality
78Popularity
34Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 23 days
$1.99
Buy Now
VS
Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock

Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock

CasualIndieSimulationAdventureMassively Multiplayer
Quality
76Popularity
26Value
60
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−50% $1.49
Buy Now

Winner

Placid Plastic Duck Simulator wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

7
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
7 of 13 metrics
Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.99 -
$1.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.39 -
$1.19 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-50% Wins
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
18 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
97.6% positive Wins
95% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
17.7K Wins
1.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
17.2K Wins
1.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
425 -
74 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
119 Wins
15 -
Steam Recommendations
17.6K Wins
1.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
48 Wins
41 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2022 -
Aug 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybePlacid Plastic Duck Simulator

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeStone Simulator – Just Be a Rock

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock

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

Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$1.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +35% $2.68View
Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock

Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −50% $1.49Buy Now
Steam
Steam +50% $2.24View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

Quality

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

98% positive (17,646 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
17,646 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$1.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-18% minor player decrease
107 concurrent players — smaller but active
17,646 total reviews — proven game with large community

Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

95% positive (1,466 reviews) — very positive reception
1,466 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.49 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
Historical low: $1.19 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

+16% player growth
22 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPlacid Plastic Duck SimulatorStone 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
Achievements
48
41

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows®10 (64-bit Required)/Windows®11 (64-bit Required)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10400 or Intel® Core™ i3-12100 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required. This game is expected to run at 1080p / 60 fps (with Frame Generation enabled) under the "Medium" graphics setting. DirectStorage supported.

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. Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 08:33 AM UTC

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