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

Creaks

Creaks

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
90Popularity
30Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-92% $1.66
Buy Now
VS
Lost in Play

Lost in Play

Quality
93Popularity
31Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-80% $4.07
Buy Now

Winner

Lost in Play wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
Creaks
6 of 14 metrics
Lost in Play
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.66 Wins
$4.07 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.68 Wins
$1.97 -
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
-80% -
Sales Frequency
97 price changes Wins
51 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100
82/100
Steam Review Score
95.2% positive -
98.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.0K -
7.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
4.8K -
7.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
240 -
123 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
24 -
30 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.9K -
7.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
28 Wins
19 -
Supported Languages
18 languages -
30 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2020 -
Aug 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItCreaks

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeLost in Play

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Creaks
Lost in 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

Creaks

Creaks

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $1.66Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1104% $19.99View
Lost in Play

Lost in Play

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -80% $4.07Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +391% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +391% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Creaks

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (5,026 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
5,026 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.66 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-47% player decline
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Lost in Play

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

98% positive (7,562 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
7,562 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.07 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-47% player decline
18 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCreaksLost in Play
Release Date
July 22, 2020
August 10, 2022
Developers
Amanita Design
Happy Juice Games
Publishers
Amanita Design
Joystick Ventures
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
28
19

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Creaks

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: 2 GHz Intel i5 or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible GPU
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Please note a 64-bit system is required to run the game.

Lost in Play

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: i5 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Creaks or Lost in Play?

Lost in Play won the comparison against Creaks 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 Creaks worth buying over Lost in Play?

Based on the metrics, Lost in Play 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. Creaks currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:47 AM UTC

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