SteamWorld Build vs Town to City
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Town to City wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. SteamWorld Build is $16.33 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | SteamWorld Build | Town to City |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 66 |
| Quality | 68 | 78 |
| Value | 62 | 71 |
| Popularity | 27 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.56 | $16.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.8% positive | 97.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 24 | 169 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
SteamWorld BuildTown to City
Details and requirements
| Item | SteamWorld Build | Town to City |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 1, 2023 | May 26, 2026 |
| Developers | The Station | Galaxy Grove |
| Publishers | Thunderful Publishing | Kwalee |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-9700F @ 3.00GHz | Intel Core i7-11700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5700 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: SteamWorld Build or Town to City?
Town to City won the comparison against SteamWorld Build 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 SteamWorld Build worth buying over Town to City?
Based on the metrics, Town to City 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. Town to City currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC