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Emily is Away <3VSMaid Cafe on Electric Street

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

Emily is Away <3

Emily is Away <3

CasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
74Popularity
31Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-95% $0.49
Buy Now
VS
Maid Cafe on Electric Street

Maid Cafe on Electric Street

CasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
67Popularity
22Value
69
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈35d
$18.99
Buy Now

Winner

Emily is Away <3 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

9
Emily is Away <3
9 of 13 metrics
Maid Cafe on Electric Street
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.49 Wins
$10.98 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.33 Wins
$10.98 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-42% -
Sales Frequency
41 price changes Wins
10 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
92% positive Wins
83.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.9K Wins
567 -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.5K Wins
474 -
Negative Steam Reviews
476 -
93 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
5.9K Wins
564 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
15 -
28 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
4 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2021 -
Nov 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEmily is Away <3

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

MaybeMaid Cafe on Electric Street

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:
Emily is Away <3
Maid Cafe on Electric Street

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

Emily is Away <3

Emily is Away <3

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -95% $0.49Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1939% $9.99View
Maid Cafe on Electric Street

Maid Cafe on Electric Street

1 Store
Steam
Steam$18.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Emily is Away <3

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

92% positive (5,932 reviews) — very positive reception
5,932 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.49 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.33 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

11 concurrent players — niche audience

Maid Cafe on Electric Street

Quality

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

84% positive (566 reviews) — mostly positive
566 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$10.98 — reasonable price
42% off — decent discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEmily is Away <3Maid Cafe on Electric Street
Release Date
April 16, 2021
November 17, 2024
Developers
Kyle Seeley
Adventurer's Tavern
Publishers
Kyle Seeley
PLAYISM
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
15
28

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Emily is Away <3 or Maid Cafe on Electric Street?

Emily is Away <3 won the comparison against Maid Cafe on Electric Street 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 Emily is Away <3 worth buying over Maid Cafe on Electric Street?

Based on the metrics, Emily is Away <3 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. Emily is Away <3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC

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