Retirement Simulator vs Volcano Princess
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Volcano Princess wins 14 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Retirement Simulator is R$1.94 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Retirement Simulator | Volcano Princess |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 43 | 68 |
| Quality | 36 | 78 |
| Value | 40 | 46 |
| Popularity | 57 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | N/A | R$ 29.83 |
| Steam Review Score | 34.4% positive | 97.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 264 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Retirement Simulator | Volcano Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 19, 2022 | April 20, 2023 |
| Developers | DoubleThink Studio | 养蛋人 Egg Hatcher |
| Publishers | DoubleThink Studio | 养蛋人 Egg Hatcher |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 x86 and x64 | Windows 10 LTSC 2021 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core I5 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16000 MB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2000 MB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Retirement Simulator or Volcano Princess?
Volcano Princess won the comparison against Retirement 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 Retirement Simulator worth buying over Volcano Princess?
Based on the metrics, Volcano Princess 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. Volcano Princess currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:50 PM UTC