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A Way OutVSBOKURA

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

A Way Out

A Way Out

Quality
84Popularity
40Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈7d
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
BOKURA

BOKURA

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
74Popularity
33Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$5.49
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
A Way Out
6 of 12 metrics
BOKURA
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$5.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$1.64 Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes Wins
8 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
87.3% positive -
91.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
76.1K Wins
10.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
66.4K Wins
9.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
9.7K -
900 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
422 Wins
50 -
Steam Recommendations
75.9K Wins
10.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
14
14
Supported Languages
8 languages -
29 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2020 -
Aug 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeA Way Out

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

MaybeBOKURA

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
A Way Out
BOKURA

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

A Way Out

A Way Out

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
BOKURA

BOKURA

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.49Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

A Way Out

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

87% positive (76,083 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
76,083 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

505 concurrent players — smaller but active
76,083 total reviews — major title

BOKURA

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

91% positive (10,477 reviews) — very positive reception
10,477 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$5.49 — very accessible price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-17% minor player decrease
43 concurrent players — niche audience
10,477 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsA Way OutBOKURA
Release Date
June 18, 2020
August 9, 2023
Developers
Hazelight Studios
tokoronyori
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Kodansha
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
14
14

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

A Way Out

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit, 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3570K; AMD Ryzen 3 1300x or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960; AMD R9 290 or equivalent
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

BOKURA

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: A Way Out or BOKURA?

A Way Out and BOKURA are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 A Way Out worth buying over BOKURA?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. BOKURA currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:29 AM UTC

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