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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Afterparty

Afterparty

CasualIndieAdventureSingleplayerComedyAtmospheric +15
Quality
69Popularity
47Value
73
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
−72% $5.67
Buy
VS
Mesmalie

Mesmalie

IndieAdventureSingleplayerCartoony2D +16
Quality
79Popularity
25Value
80
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−20% $7.19
Buy

Winner

Afterparty wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Afterparty is currently cheaper ($5.67 vs $7.19 for Mesmalie) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.

Buy on GAMIVO
7
Afterparty
7 of 14 metrics
Mesmalie
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.67 Wins
$7.19 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.80 Wins
$7.19 -
Best Current Discount
-70% Wins
-20% -
Sales Frequency
117 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
69.1% positive -
99.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
816 -
1.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
564 -
1.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
252 -
9 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
23 Wins
Steam Recommendations
802 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
23 Wins
13 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Oct 2020 -
Jul 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeAfterparty

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

MaybeMesmalie

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Afterparty
Mesmalie

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

Afterparty

Afterparty

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −72% $5.67Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +5% $5.93View
Steam
Steam +253% $19.99View
Mesmalie

Mesmalie

1 Store
Steam
Steam −20% $7.19Buy

Afterparty

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

69% positive (816 reviews): mixed opinions
Metacritic 75/100: generally favorable from critics
816 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.67: very accessible price
72% off: solid discount
Historical low: $3.80: room for better deals

Mesmalie

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

99% positive (1,332 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
1,332 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$7.19: very accessible price
20% off: modest discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 58% in recent days
14 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsAfterpartyMesmalie
Release date
October 22, 2020
July 9, 2026
Developers
Night School Studio
Rain (orbitaldot)
Publishers
Night School Studio
Rain (orbitaldot)
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows
Achievements
23
13

Afterparty

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3.0GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon RX 460 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Mesmalie

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Afterparty or Mesmalie?

Afterparty won the comparison against Mesmalie 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 Afterparty worth buying over Mesmalie?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 09:11 AM UTC

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