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Quadrober SimulatorVSThe Magic Circle

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

Quadrober Simulator

Quadrober Simulator

ActionStrategyCasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
65Popularity
46Value
85
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈10d
-99% $0.35
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VS
The Magic Circle

The Magic Circle

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
86Popularity
49Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-80% $4.05
Buy Now

Winner

The Magic Circle wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

5
Quadrober Simulator
5 of 14 metrics
The Magic Circle
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.35 Wins
$4.05 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.36 Wins
$4.99 -
Best Current Discount
-99% Wins
-80% -
Sales Frequency
12 price changes -
22 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
79/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
80.3% positive -
91.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
694 -
1.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
557 -
983 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
137 -
92 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
683 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
35 Wins
14 -
Supported Languages
2 languages -
6 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2024 Wins
Jul 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeQuadrober Simulator

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

Worth ItThe Magic Circle

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Quadrober Simulator
The Magic Circle

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

Quadrober Simulator

Quadrober Simulator

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -99% $0.35Buy Now
Steam
Steam +8469% $29.99View
The Magic Circle

The Magic Circle

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -80% $4.05Buy Now
Steam
Steam +394% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Quadrober Simulator

Quality

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

80% positive (694 reviews) — mostly positive
694 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.35 — very accessible price
99% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.33)

The Magic Circle

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

91% positive (1,075 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,075 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.05 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.87)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsQuadrober SimulatorThe Magic Circle
Release Date
October 29, 2024
July 9, 2015
Developers
PropilGames
Question
Publishers
VD Games, PropilGames
Question
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
35
14

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Quadrober Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10
  • Processor: Intel™ Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 590
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended

The Magic Circle

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA 8800GT 512MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD4830 512MB graphics card or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0C compliant sound card or onboard sound

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Quadrober Simulator or The Magic Circle?

The Magic Circle won the comparison against Quadrober Simulator 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 Quadrober Simulator worth buying over The Magic Circle?

Based on the metrics, The Magic Circle 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. Quadrober Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:24 AM UTC

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