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Daymare: 1998VSThe Last of Waifus

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

Daymare: 1998

Daymare: 1998

Quality
64Popularity
29Value
33
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈10h
-95% $1.40
Buy Now
VS
The Last of Waifus

The Last of Waifus

ActionAdventure
Quality
65Popularity
49Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$1.99
Buy Now

Winner

Daymare: 1998 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Daymare: 1998
11 of 15 metrics
The Last of Waifus
4 of 15 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.40 Wins
$1.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.32 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
79 price changes Wins
1 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
62/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
69.7% positive -
80.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.4K Wins
1.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.4K Wins
884 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K -
220 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
3.4K Wins
1.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
45 Wins
15 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2019 -
Sep 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDaymare: 1998

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

MaybeThe Last of Waifus

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:
Daymare: 1998
The Last of Waifus

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

Daymare: 1998

Daymare: 1998

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $1.40Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +114% $3.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +114% $3.00View
Steam
Steam +2042% $29.99View
The Last of Waifus

The Last of Waifus

1 Store
Steam
Steam$1.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Daymare: 1998

Quality

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

70% positive (3,381 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 62/100 — mixed reception from critics
3,381 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$1.40 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.21)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

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

The Last of Waifus

Quality

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

80% positive (1,104 reviews) — mostly positive
1,104 reviews — solid data foundation

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDaymare: 1998The Last of Waifus
Release Date
September 17, 2019
September 25, 2020
Developers
Invader Studios
Konnichiwa Games
Publishers
Invader Studios
Konnichiwa Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
45
15

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Daymare: 1998

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: WINDOWS 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-BIT Required)
  • Processor: Intel®Core i7-3770 or AMD FX-9590 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 3GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 23 GB available space

The Last of Waifus

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Daymare: 1998 or The Last of Waifus?

Daymare: 1998 won the comparison against The Last of Waifus 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 Daymare: 1998 worth buying over The Last of Waifus?

Based on the metrics, Daymare: 1998 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. The Last of Waifus currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC

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