Cooking Companions 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 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi is $9.80 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cooking Companions | Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 50 | 56 |
| Quality | 74 | 78 |
| Value | 42 | 56 |
| Popularity | 25 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.99 | $5.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.4% positive | 98.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 12 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cooking Companions | Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 7, 2021 | April 28, 2017 |
| Developers | Deer Dream Studios | 07th Expansion |
| Publishers | Serenity Forge | MangaGamer |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7+ |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 2950X | Pentium 4 1.4GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 350 MB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2080 Ti 11GB | 256MB DirectX 9c Compatible (Pixel Shader 2.0+) |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 500 MB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | If game running slow: shift+G opens a rendering option menu. Try another option! | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cooking Companions or Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi?
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi won the comparison against Cooking Companions 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 Cooking Companions 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, 03:52 PM UTC