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7'scarletVSSTEINS;GATE

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

7'scarlet

7'scarlet

Quality
61Popularity
24Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈16h
-92% $2.36
Buy Now
VS
STEINS;GATE

STEINS;GATE

Quality
94Popularity
35Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈9h
-60% $12.04
Buy Now

Winner

STEINS;GATE wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

5
7'scarlet
5 of 15 metrics
STEINS;GATE
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.36 Wins
$12.04 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.96 Wins
$5.99 -
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
-60% -
Sales Frequency
30 price changes -
45 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
87/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
74.6% positive -
97% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
786 -
24.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
586 -
23.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
200 Wins
719 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
164 Wins
Steam Recommendations
779 -
23.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
23 -
42 Wins
Supported Languages
3 languages -
4 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2019 Wins
Sep 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
Maybe7'scarlet

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

Worth ItSTEINS;GATE

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
7'scarlet
STEINS;GATE

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

7'scarlet

7'scarlet

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $2.36Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1171% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1171% $29.99View
STEINS;GATE

STEINS;GATE

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -60% $12.04Buy Now
Steam
Steam +149% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

7'scarlet

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

75% positive (786 reviews) — mostly positive
786 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$2.36 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.96 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

STEINS;GATE

Quality

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

97% positive (24,236 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 87/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
24,236 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$12.04 — reasonable price
60% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

+16% player growth
137 concurrent players — smaller but active
24,236 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game Details7'scarletSTEINS;GATE
Release Date
March 12, 2019
September 8, 2016
Developers
IDEA FACTORY, TOYBOX
MAGES. Inc.
Publishers
Intragames
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
23
42

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

7'scarlet

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1 (64bit) or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9.0-compliant graphic card with 1024 MB VRAM or higher
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX-compliant

STEINS;GATE

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows7/8.1/10 (64bit ver)
  • Processor: Core i5 of Ivy Bridge generation or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce (VRAM 1GB or better)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 13 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Sound Devices compartible Direct Sound
  • Additional Notes: 1280x720 or better required (Recommended 1920x1080)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: 7'scarlet or STEINS;GATE?

STEINS;GATE won the comparison against 7'scarlet 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 7'scarlet worth buying over STEINS;GATE?

Based on the metrics, STEINS;GATE 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. 7'scarlet currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC

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