Back to browse

Broken AgeVSMilkmaid of the Milky Way

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

Broken Age

Broken Age

Quality
78Popularity
30Value
74
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−96% $0.65
Buy Now
VS
Milkmaid of the Milky Way

Milkmaid of the Milky Way

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
85Popularity
44Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 8 days
$5.99
Buy Now

Winner

Broken Age wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

10
Broken Age
10 of 14 metrics
Milkmaid of the Milky Way
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.65 Wins
$5.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.25 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
143 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
73/100 -
74/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
83.4% positive -
94.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.6K Wins
522 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.8K Wins
495 -
Negative Steam Reviews
764 -
27 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
4.6K Wins
513 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
45 Wins
6 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
3 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2014 -
Jan 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBroken Age

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeMilkmaid of the Milky Way

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Broken Age
Milkmaid of the Milky Way

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

Broken Age

Broken Age

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −96% $0.65Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +9% $0.71View
Steam
Steam +2206% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2206% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2975% $19.99View
Milkmaid of the Milky Way

Milkmaid of the Milky Way

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Broken Age

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

83% positive (4,598 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 73/100 — generally favorable from critics
4,598 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.65 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

+14% player growth
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Milkmaid of the Milky Way

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

95% positive (522 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
522 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$5.99 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBroken AgeMilkmaid of the Milky Way
Release Date
January 28, 2014
January 4, 2017
Developers
Double Fine Productions
Mattis Folkestad
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios, Double Fine Productions
machineboy
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
45
6

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Broken Age

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 2.2Ghz
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460, AMD Radeon HD 6850
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
  • Additional Notes: Must have OpenGL 3 with GLSL version 1.3. Some users may need to disable Steam overlay.

Milkmaid of the Milky Way

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 8 or newer
  • Processor: Intel i5 or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Medium Powered DirectX10 Card
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Broken Age or Milkmaid of the Milky Way?

Broken Age won the comparison against Milkmaid of the Milky Way 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 Broken Age worth buying over Milkmaid of the Milky Way?

Based on the metrics, Broken Age 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. Broken Age currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 08:49 PM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio© 2026

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.