Anode Heart vs Yarimono
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Yarimono wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Anode Heart is $1.25 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Anode Heart | Yarimono |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 63 |
| Quality | 72 | 70 |
| Value | 40 | 81 |
| Popularity | 22 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.99 | $19.24 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.7% positive | 86.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 62 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Anode Heart | Yarimono |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 17, 2023 | August 30, 2024 |
| Developers | Stove Powered Games | にゅう工房 |
| Publishers | Stove Powered Games | 072 Project, 072 News |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows® 7/8/8.1/10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 2+ GHz Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | OpenGL ES 2.0 hardware driver support required for WebGL acceleration. (AMD Catalyst 10.9, nVidia 358.50) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Anode Heart or Yarimono?
Yarimono won the comparison against Anode Heart 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 Anode Heart worth buying over Yarimono?
Based on the metrics, Yarimono 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. Yarimono currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:57 PM UTC