CHAOS;CHILD vs Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma wins 6 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma is $5.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | CHAOS;CHILD | Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 50 | 52 |
| Quality | 75 | 79 |
| Value | 39 | 39 |
| Popularity | 29 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.99 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.1% positive | 81.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 35 | 22 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | CHAOS;CHILD | Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 22, 2019 | June 29, 2016 |
| Developers | MAGES. Inc. | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. | Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-3570K CPU 3.40GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX650 1GB or AMD HD 7700 1GB(DirectX 11 graphic card required) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: CHAOS;CHILD or Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma?
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma won the comparison against CHAOS;CHILD 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 CHAOS;CHILD worth buying over Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma?
Based on the metrics, Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC