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SteamWorld BuildVSZoo Park

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

SteamWorld Build

SteamWorld Build

Quality
68Popularity
26Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-98% $0.54
Buy Now
VS
Zoo Park

Zoo Park

Quality
47Popularity
36Value
36
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-90% $0.52
Buy Now

Winner

SteamWorld Build wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

12
SteamWorld Build
12 of 14 metrics
Zoo Park
2 of 14 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.54 -
$0.52 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.39 Wins
$0.51 -
Best Current Discount
-98% Wins
-90% -
Sales Frequency
91 price changes Wins
45 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
83.4% positive Wins
58% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K Wins
176 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
102 -
Negative Steam Reviews
302 -
74 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
26 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
1.8K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
28 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2023 Wins
Jun 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSteamWorld Build

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

Wait for SaleZoo Park

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
SteamWorld Build
Zoo Park

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

SteamWorld Build

SteamWorld Build

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -98% $0.54Buy Now
Steam
Steam +824% $4.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +826% $5.00View
Zoo Park

Zoo Park

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -90% $0.52Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +285% $2.00View
GamersGate
GamersGate +860% $4.99View
Steam
Steam +860% $4.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

SteamWorld Build

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (1,821 reviews) — mostly positive
1,821 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.54 — very accessible price
98% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-9% minor player decrease
20 concurrent players — niche audience

Zoo Park

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

58% positive (176 reviews) — mixed opinions
176 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$0.52 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.50)

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSteamWorld BuildZoo Park
Release Date
December 1, 2023
June 13, 2014
Developers
The Station
Excalibur
Publishers
Thunderful Publishing
Excalibur Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
28

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

SteamWorld Build

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700F @ 3.00GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Zoo Park

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: SteamWorld Build or Zoo Park?

SteamWorld Build won the comparison against Zoo Park 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 Zoo Park?

Based on the metrics, SteamWorld Build 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. SteamWorld Build currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:42 PM UTC

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