Afterimage vs Akatori
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Afterimage wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Afterimage is $10.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Afterimage | Akatori |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 63 | 41 |
| Quality | 66 | 58 |
| Value | 77 | 38 |
| Popularity | 31 | 21 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.79 | $11.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.2% positive | 71.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 114 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Afterimage | Akatori |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 24, 2023 | August 5, 2026 |
| Developers | Aurogon Shanghai | Contrast Games |
| Publishers | Maximum Entertainment | Games Harbor, Esprit Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64bit) | Windows 10 (64bit) version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 | AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 560 | Radeon HD 6870 | GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB) or Radeon R9 380 (2GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Afterimage or Akatori?
Afterimage won the comparison against Akatori 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 Afterimage worth buying over Akatori?
Based on the metrics, Afterimage 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. Afterimage currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC