Port Royale 3 vs Port Royale 4
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Port Royale 4 wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Port Royale 3 is $0.25 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Port Royale 3 | Port Royale 4 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 52 | 57 |
| Quality | 60 | 58 |
| Value | 62 | 79 |
| Popularity | 25 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.03 | $1.28 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.7% positive | 56.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 38 | 50 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Port Royale 3 | Port Royale 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 4, 2012 | September 25, 2020 |
| Developers | Gaming Minds Studios | Gaming Minds |
| Publishers | Kalypso Media Digital | Kalypso Media |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (64bit versions) |
| Processor (minimum) | Quadcore CPU | AMD or Intel, Intel Core i5 7400s @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3.4 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Shader Model 3.0 PCIe, DirectX 10 | nVidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 or better (4096MB VRAM or more, with Shader Model 5.0) |
| DirectX® (minimum) | dx10 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 3 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Port Royale 3 or Port Royale 4?
Port Royale 4 won the comparison against Port Royale 3 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 Port Royale 3 worth buying over Port Royale 4?
Based on the metrics, Port Royale 4 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. Port Royale 4 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC