Constriction vs Welcome to Kowloon
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Welcome to Kowloon wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Constriction is $4.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Constriction | Welcome to Kowloon |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Skip This × Wait for Sale | 34 | 47 |
| Quality | 43 | 67 |
| Value | 40 | 42 |
| Popularity | 10 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.99 | $6.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 100% positive | 81.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Constriction | Welcome to Kowloon |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 14, 2026 | August 1, 2023 |
| Developers | Studio Onira | Notex, a1esska |
| Publishers | Studio Onira | N4bA, Notex |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-12450H | AMD Ryzen 3 1200/ Intel i3 7100 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 | NVIDIA GTX 1060 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 870 MB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Constriction or Welcome to Kowloon?
Welcome to Kowloon won the comparison against Constriction 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 Constriction worth buying over Welcome to Kowloon?
Based on the metrics, Welcome to Kowloon 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. Welcome to Kowloon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:28 PM UTC