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Elroy and the AliensVSMemento Mori

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

Elroy and the Aliens

Elroy and the Aliens

Quality
90Popularity
22Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈31d
$17.99
Buy Now
VS
Memento Mori

Memento Mori

Quality
60Popularity
37Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$12.99
Buy Now

Winner

Elroy and the Aliens wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Elroy and the Aliens
8 of 12 metrics
Memento Mori
4 of 12 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$17.99 -
$7.25 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.59 -
$2.59 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-44% Wins
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
32 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
66/100 -
Steam Review Score
97% positive Wins
66.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
433 Wins
189 -
Positive Steam Reviews
420 Wins
126 -
Negative Steam Reviews
13 Wins
63 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Apr 2025 Wins
Nov 2012 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeElroy and the Aliens

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

Wait for SaleMemento Mori

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:
Elroy and the Aliens
Memento Mori

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

Elroy and the Aliens

Elroy and the Aliens

1 Store
Steam
Steam$17.99Buy Now
Memento Mori

Memento Mori

1 Store
Steam
Steam$12.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Elroy and the Aliens

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

97% positive (433 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
433 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$17.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

Strong +33% player growth
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Memento Mori

Quality

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

67% positive (189 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 66/100 — mixed reception from critics
189 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$7.25 — very accessible price
44% off — decent discount

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsElroy and the AliensMemento Mori
Release Date
April 2, 2025
November 9, 2012
Developers
Motiviti
Bohemia Interactive
Publishers
Motiviti
Bohemia Interactive
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Elroy and the Aliens or Memento Mori?

Elroy and the Aliens won the comparison against Memento Mori 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 Elroy and the Aliens worth buying over Memento Mori?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:03 PM UTC

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