Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows vs Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi wins 10 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows is $4.20 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows | Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 56 |
| Quality | 74 | 78 |
| Value | 48 | 56 |
| Popularity | 45 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.99 | $5.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.2% positive | 98.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 12 |
Where to buy
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Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows | Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 25, 2016 | April 28, 2017 |
| Developers | Last Quarter Studios | 07th Expansion |
| Publishers | Last Quarter Studios | MangaGamer |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7+ |
| Processor (minimum) | 5th Generation Intel Core i5 | Pentium 4 1.4GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 200 MB available space | 500 MB available space |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 256MB DirectX 9c Compatible (Pixel Shader 2.0+) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0c |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows or Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi?
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi won the comparison against Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows 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 Cats are Liquid - A Light in the Shadows worth buying over Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi?
Based on the metrics, Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi 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. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:53 PM UTC