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RatropolisVSSlay the Spire

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

Ratropolis

Ratropolis

StrategyCasualIndieSimulation
Quality
85Popularity
30Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$17.99
Buy Now
VS
Slay the Spire

Slay the Spire

Quality
95Popularity
44Value
44
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 1 day
−20% $20.01
Buy Now

Winner

Slay the Spire wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Ratropolis
3 of 13 metrics
Slay the Spire
10 of 13 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$17.99 Wins
$20.01 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-20% Wins
Sales Frequency
5 price changes -
160 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
87.8% positive -
97.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.1K -
190.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
4.5K -
185.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
629 Wins
4.8K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
20 -
6.9K Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.1K -
189.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
46
46
Supported Languages
13 languages -
17 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2020 Wins
Jan 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeRatropolis

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeSlay the Spire

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:
Ratropolis
Slay the Spire

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

Ratropolis

Ratropolis

1 Store
Steam
Steam$17.99Buy Now
Slay the Spire

Slay the Spire

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −20% $20.01Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +19% $23.75View
Steam
Steam +25% $24.99View

Ratropolis

Quality

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

88% positive (5,147 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
5,147 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$17.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

15 concurrent players — niche audience

Slay the Spire

Quality

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

97% positive (190,479 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 89/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
190,479 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$20.01 — mid-range price
20% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

Strong +49% player growth
9,152 concurrent players — solid base
171 new reviews — still being discovered
190,479 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsRatropolisSlay the Spire
Release Date
December 22, 2020
January 23, 2019
Developers
Cassel Games
Mega Crit
Publishers
Cassel Games
Mega Crit
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
46
46

Ratropolis

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Window 10 (64-bits)
  • Processor: 3.2 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1GB Video Ram
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Minimum resolution: 1280x720, recomended FULL HD 1920x1080.

Slay the Spire

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Ratropolis or Slay the Spire?

Slay the Spire won the comparison against Ratropolis 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 Ratropolis worth buying over Slay the Spire?

Based on the metrics, Slay the Spire 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 06:12 PM UTC

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