Back to the Dawn vs Killed by Love 99 Times
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Back to the Dawn wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Killed by Love 99 Times is $2.63 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Back to the Dawn | Killed by Love 99 Times |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 68 | 49 |
| Quality | 89 | 75 |
| Value | 63 | 40 |
| Popularity | 32 | 22 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $15.62 | $12.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.2% positive | 94.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 143 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Back to the Dawn | Killed by Love 99 Times |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 17, 2025 | March 11, 2025 |
| Developers | Metal Head Games | CineGame Interactive |
| Publishers | Spiral Up Games | CineGame Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5 | Core i5 / AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 1650 | Intel UHD Graphics / GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 285 |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 35 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Back to the Dawn or Killed by Love 99 Times?
Back to the Dawn won the comparison against Killed by Love 99 Times 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 Back to the Dawn worth buying over Killed by Love 99 Times?
Based on the metrics, Back to the Dawn 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. Back to the Dawn currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:09 PM UTC