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Cockroach SimulatorVSEmily Wants To Play

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

Cockroach Simulator

Cockroach Simulator

Quality
65Popularity
54Value
68
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 31 days
−50% $1.49
Buy Now
VS
Emily Wants To Play

Emily Wants To Play

ActionStrategyCasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
64Popularity
27Value
56
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 28 days
−50% $2.49
Buy Now

Winner

Cockroach Simulator wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Cockroach Simulator
8 of 13 metrics
Emily Wants To Play
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.49 Wins
$2.49 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
$1.24 -
Best Current Discount
-50%
-50%
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
43 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
79.2% positive Wins
78.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
2.0K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
1.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
492 -
440 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
2 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.4K Wins
2.0K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
11 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
16 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2016 Wins
Dec 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCockroach Simulator

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

Wait for SaleEmily Wants To Play

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Cockroach Simulator
Emily Wants To Play

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

Cockroach Simulator

Cockroach Simulator

1 Store
Steam
Steam −50% $1.49Buy Now
Emily Wants To Play

Emily Wants To Play

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −50% $2.49Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +44% $3.59View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +49% $3.71View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Cockroach Simulator

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

79% positive (2,368 reviews) — mostly positive
2,368 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.49 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Emily Wants To Play

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (2,049 reviews) — mostly positive
2,049 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$2.49 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-17% minor player decrease
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCockroach SimulatorEmily Wants To Play
Release Date
September 16, 2016
December 10, 2015
Developers
HFM Games
Shawn Hitchcock
Publishers
HFM Games
Hitchcock Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
11

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Cockroach Simulator

No PC requirements data available

Emily Wants To Play

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 - 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel i7 or AMD equivalent (AMD FX 9500+ Series)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4GB Video RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Cockroach Simulator or Emily Wants To Play?

Cockroach Simulator won the comparison against Emily Wants To Play 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 Cockroach Simulator worth buying over Emily Wants To Play?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC

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