BotaniculaVSWhen The Past Was Around
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Botanicula
Best price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
When The Past Was Around
Best price· Kinguin · Key marketplaceWinner
When The Past Was Around wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
When The Past Was Around is currently cheaper ($0.69 vs $1.48 for Botanicula) in USD: the more budget-friendly option right now.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
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
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Botanicula
Quality
Excellent community reception: players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Great timing to buy: competitive price for the content offered.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.
When The Past Was Around
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Botanicula
When The Past Was Around
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: Botanicula or When The Past Was Around?
When The Past Was Around won the comparison against Botanicula 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 Botanicula 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. Botanicula currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:55 AM UTC