Back to browse

AlicemareVSHelen's Mysterious Castle

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

Alicemare

Alicemare

Quality
71Popularity
25Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈27d
$2.99
Buy Now
VS
Helen's Mysterious Castle

Helen's Mysterious Castle

Quality
74Popularity
24Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈41d
$1.99
Buy Now

Winner

Alicemare wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Alicemare
8 of 12 metrics
Helen's Mysterious Castle
4 of 12 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.99 -
$1.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.19 -
$0.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
8 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.7% positive -
93.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
869 -
Positive Steam Reviews
987 Wins
814 -
Negative Steam Reviews
126 -
55 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
1.1K Wins
849 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
13 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
3 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2016 Wins
Mar 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAlicemare

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

Wait for SaleHelen's Mysterious Castle

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:
Alicemare
Helen's Mysterious Castle

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

Alicemare

Alicemare

1 Store
Steam
Steam$2.99Buy Now
Helen's Mysterious Castle

Helen's Mysterious Castle

1 Store
Steam
Steam$1.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Alicemare

Quality

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

89% positive (1,113 reviews) — very positive reception
1,113 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$2.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Helen's Mysterious Castle

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (869 reviews) — very positive reception
869 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$1.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAlicemareHelen's Mysterious Castle
Release Date
November 21, 2016
March 18, 2016
Developers
△○□× (Miwashiba)
Satsu
Publishers
PLAYISM
PLAYISM
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
13

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Alicemare or Helen's Mysterious Castle?

Alicemare won the comparison against Helen's Mysterious Castle 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 Alicemare worth buying over Helen's Mysterious Castle?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:58 PM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio

Know exactly when a PC game is worth buying

Disclaimer

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.

Prices change fast. Always double-check the final price on the store before buying.

© 2026 GameValio. All rights reserved.