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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Barotrauma

Barotrauma

ActionStrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
90Popularity
39Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−74% $10.36
Buy Now
VS
Emily Wants To Play

Emily Wants To Play

ActionStrategyCasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
64Popularity
27Value
57
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 25 days
−50% $2.49
Buy Now

Winner

Barotrauma wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

11
Barotrauma
11 of 15 metrics
Emily Wants To Play
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$10.36 -
$2.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.58 -
$1.24 Wins
Best Current Discount
-74% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
163 price changes Wins
43 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.4% positive Wins
78.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
60.8K Wins
2.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
57.4K Wins
1.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
3.4K -
439 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3.3K Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
60.6K Wins
2.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
76 Wins
11 -
Supported Languages
13 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2023 Wins
Dec 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItBarotrauma

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Wait for SaleEmily Wants To Play

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Barotrauma
Emily Wants To Play

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

Barotrauma

Barotrauma

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −74% $10.36Buy Now
Steam
Steam +93% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +238% $34.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +238% $34.99View
Emily Wants To Play

Emily Wants To Play

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −50% $2.49Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +34% $3.33View
Kinguin
Kinguin +44% $3.59View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Barotrauma

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (60,771 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
60,771 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$10.36 — reasonable price
74% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($8.99)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+9% player growth
2,737 concurrent players — solid base
60,771 total reviews — major title

Emily Wants To Play

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (2,045 reviews) — mostly positive
2,045 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.49 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-75% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBarotraumaEmily 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
Achievements
76
11

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Barotrauma

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
  • Processor: Quad Core 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 64-bit operating system is required

Emily Wants To Play

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel i7 or AMD equivalent (AMD FX 9500+ Series)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4GB Video RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

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.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 08:55 PM UTC

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