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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

CORPSE FACTORY

CORPSE FACTORY

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
78Popularity
45Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈7h
-79% $4.27
Buy Now
VS
Higurashi When They Cry Hou+

Higurashi When They Cry Hou+

Quality
67Popularity
18Value
52
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈33d
$7.99
Buy Now

Winner

CORPSE FACTORY wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

11
CORPSE FACTORY
11 of 15 metrics
Higurashi When They Cry Hou+
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.27 Wins
$7.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 Wins
$7.19 -
Best Current Discount
-79% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
47 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
80.9% positive -
86.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
645 Wins
145 -
Positive Steam Reviews
522 Wins
126 -
Negative Steam Reviews
123 -
19 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
1 Wins
Steam Recommendations
638 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
14 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
May 2022 -
Nov 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCORPSE FACTORY

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleHigurashi When They Cry Hou+

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
CORPSE FACTORY
Higurashi When They Cry Hou+

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

CORPSE FACTORY

CORPSE FACTORY

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -79% $4.27Buy Now
Steam
Steam +368% $19.99View
Higurashi When They Cry Hou+

Higurashi When They Cry Hou+

1 Store
Steam
Steam$7.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

CORPSE FACTORY

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

81% positive (645 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
645 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.27 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Higurashi When They Cry Hou+

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

87% positive (145 reviews) — very positive reception
145 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$7.99 — very accessible price
Near historical low ($7.19)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCORPSE FACTORYHigurashi When They Cry Hou+
Release Date
May 31, 2022
November 9, 2023
Developers
RIVER CROW STUDIO
07th Expansion
Publishers
RIVER CROW STUDIO
MangaGamer
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
14

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

CORPSE FACTORY

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8 (64-bit) or better
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 660 or better
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Higurashi When They Cry Hou+

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: CORPSE FACTORY or Higurashi When They Cry Hou+?

CORPSE FACTORY won the comparison against Higurashi When They Cry Hou+ 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 CORPSE FACTORY worth buying over Higurashi When They Cry Hou+?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:59 AM UTC

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