Emily is Away <3 vs RETURN TO 1990
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Emily is Away <3 wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Emily is Away <3 is R$8.63 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Emily is Away <3 | RETURN TO 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 63 | 50 |
| Quality | 74 | 49 |
| Value | 80 | 85 |
| Popularity | 31 | 0 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 2.16 | R$ 10.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.9% positive | N/A |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 6 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Emily is Away <3 | RETURN TO 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 16, 2021 | October 22, 2026 |
| Developers | Kyle Seeley | LABOON |
| Publishers | Kyle Seeley | LABOON |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 1050 / Radeon RX 560 or better, 1920x1080 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Emily is Away <3 or RETURN TO 1990?
Emily is Away <3 won the comparison against RETURN TO 1990 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 RETURN TO 1990?
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. RETURN TO 1990 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:34 PM UTC