SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition vs You Must Build A Boat
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is $1.20 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition | You Must Build A Boat |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 59 |
| Quality | 74 | 75 |
| Value | 75 | 69 |
| Popularity | 24 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.01 | $1.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.1% positive | 81.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition
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Details and requirements
| Item | SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition | You Must Build A Boat |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 13, 2015 | June 4, 2015 |
| Developers | Black Shell Media | EightyEightGames |
| Publishers | Plug In Digital | EightyEightGames |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Core2Duo |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card with 256 MB shared or dedicated RAM (ATI or NVIDIA) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition or You Must Build A Boat?
SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition won the comparison against You Must Build A Boat 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 SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition worth buying over You Must Build A Boat?
Based on the metrics, SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition 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. SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC