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Emily is Away TooVSHiveswap Friendsim

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Emily is Away Too

Emily is Away Too

CasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
89Popularity
30Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−58% $2.09
Buy Now
VS
Hiveswap Friendsim

Hiveswap Friendsim

IndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
75Popularity
25Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−99% $0.17
Buy Now

Winner

Emily is Away Too wins 8 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.

8
Emily is Away Too
8 of 13 metrics
Hiveswap Friendsim
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.09 -
$0.17 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 -
$0.27 Wins
Best Current Discount
-58% -
-99% Wins
Sales Frequency
71 price changes Wins
46 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.1% positive Wins
93.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.3K Wins
1.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.0K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
315 -
75 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
8 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
5.3K Wins
1.2K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 languages
1 languages
Release Date
May 2017 -
Apr 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeEmily is Away Too

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

MaybeHiveswap Friendsim

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Emily is Away Too
Hiveswap Friendsim

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 Too

Emily is Away Too

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −58% $2.09Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +4% $2.17View
Steam
Steam +139% $4.99View
Hiveswap Friendsim

Hiveswap Friendsim

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −99% $0.17Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +229% $0.56View
Steam
Steam +1041% $1.94View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Emily is Away Too

Quality

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

94% positive (5,302 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
5,302 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.09 — very accessible price
58% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-67% player drop
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Hiveswap Friendsim

Quality

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

94% positive (1,222 reviews) — very positive reception
1,222 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.17 — very accessible price
99% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.16)

Popularity

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

-71% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEmily is Away TooHiveswap Friendsim
Release Date
May 26, 2017
April 13, 2018
Developers
Kyle Seeley
What Pumpkin Games, Inc.
Publishers
Kyle Seeley
Fellow Traveller
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
21

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Emily is Away Too

No PC requirements data available

Hiveswap Friendsim

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP or later
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Any DirectX-compatible card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Emily is Away Too or Hiveswap Friendsim?

Emily is Away Too won the comparison against Hiveswap Friendsim 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 Too worth buying over Hiveswap Friendsim?

Based on the metrics, Emily is Away Too 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. Hiveswap Friendsim currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC

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