Barotrauma vs Emily Wants To Play
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Barotrauma wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Emily Wants To Play is R$12.76 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Barotrauma | Emily Wants To Play |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 72 | 42 |
| Quality | 90 | 65 |
| Value | 65 | 28 |
| Popularity | 40 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 27.62 | R$ 14.86 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.4% positive | 78.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.5K | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Barotrauma | Emily Wants To Play |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 13, 2023 | December 10, 2015 |
| Developers | FakeFish, Undertow Games | Shawn Hitchcock |
| Publishers | Daedalic Entertainment | Hitchcock Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 10 - 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core 3.0 GHz | Intel i7 or AMD equivalent (AMD FX 9500+ Series) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM | 4GB Video RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Barotrauma or Emily Wants To Play?
Barotrauma won the comparison against Emily Wants To Play 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 Barotrauma worth buying over Emily Wants To Play?
Based on the metrics, Barotrauma 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. Barotrauma currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:31 PM UTC