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

Automachef

Automachef

Quality
70Popularity
22Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-95% $0.71
Buy Now
VS
Little Big Workshop

Little Big Workshop

Quality
81Popularity
28Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-88% $2.37
Buy Now

Winner

Little Big Workshop wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

3
Automachef
3 of 14 metrics
Little Big Workshop
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.71 Wins
$2.37 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.24 -
$2.01 Wins
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-88% -
Sales Frequency
67 price changes -
82 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
71/100 -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
75.4% positive -
84.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
517 -
2.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
390 -
2.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
127 Wins
380 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
28 Wins
Steam Recommendations
517 -
2.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
11 -
49 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2019 -
Oct 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAutomachef

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

MaybeLittle Big Workshop

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:
Automachef
Little Big Workshop

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

Automachef

Automachef

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $0.71Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2011% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2011% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2011% $14.99View
Little Big Workshop

Little Big Workshop

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $2.37Buy Now
Steam
Steam +743% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +743% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +743% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Automachef

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

75% positive (517 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
517 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.71 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Player count surging +400%
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Little Big Workshop

Quality

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

85% positive (2,504 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,504 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.37 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.88 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +54%
43 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAutomachefLittle Big Workshop
Release Date
July 23, 2019
October 17, 2019
Developers
Rhombico Games
Mirage Game Studios
Publishers
Team17 Digital Ltd
HandyGames
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
11
49

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Automachef

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 or Ryzen 3 2200G
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 290
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Little Big Workshop

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Quad Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 560 or higher, AMD Radeon HD 5830 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Automachef or Little Big Workshop?

Little Big Workshop won the comparison against Automachef 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 Automachef worth buying over Little Big Workshop?

Based on the metrics, Little Big Workshop 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. Little Big Workshop currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:58 AM UTC

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