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Behind the Frame: The Finest SceneryVSWhen The Past Was Around

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

Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery

Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery

CasualIndieAdventureSingleplayerCinematicExploration +16
Quality
86Popularity
30Value
79
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 8 days
−94% $0.77
Buy
VS
When The Past Was Around

When The Past Was Around

CasualIndieAdventureSingleplayerCuteRelaxing +16
Quality
88Popularity
29Value
79
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−91% $0.69
Buy

Winner

When The Past Was Around wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Buy on Kinguin
7
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
7 of 15 metrics
When The Past Was Around
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.77 -
$0.69 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.46 Wins
$0.65 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
-91% -
Sales Frequency
91 price changes -
110 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
73/100 -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
94.6% positive -
94.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.0K Wins
3.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.7K Wins
3.7K -
Negative Steam Reviews
268 -
200 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
5.0K Wins
3.9K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
19 -
20 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2021 Wins
Sep 2020 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeBehind the Frame: The Finest Scenery

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Worth ItWhen The Past Was Around

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
When The Past Was Around

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

Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery

Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $0.77Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$6.50View
GamersGate
GamersGate$12.99View
Steam
Steam$12.99View
When The Past Was Around

When The Past Was Around

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $0.69Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +30% $0.90View
Steam
Steam$4.79View

Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (4,978 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 73/100: generally favorable from critics
4,978 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.77: very accessible price
94% off: deep discount

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 71% in recent days
2 concurrent players: niche audience

When The Past Was Around

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (3,936 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100: generally favorable from critics
3,936 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.69: very accessible price
91% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($0.65)

Popularity

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

Players up 400% in recent days
5 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsBehind the Frame: The Finest SceneryWhen The Past Was Around
Release date
August 25, 2021
September 22, 2020
Developers
Silver Lining Studio
Mojiken
Publishers
Akupara Games, Akatsuki Taiwan Inc.
Toge Productions
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
19
20

Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 6th Gen i5/2nd Gen Ryzen (or better)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 9 Series/Radeon R9 Series (or better)
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

When The Past Was Around

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.8 GHz or faster processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Direct X 9.0c compatible video card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
Which is better: Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery or When The Past Was Around?

When The Past Was Around won the comparison against Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery 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 Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery worth buying over When The Past Was Around?

Based on the metrics, When The Past Was Around 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC

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