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Emily is Away TooVSMatchmaking Inc.

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

Emily is Away Too

Emily is Away Too

CasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
89Popularity
30Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-46% $2.69
Buy Now
VS
Matchmaking Inc.

Matchmaking Inc.

CasualIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
71Popularity
30Value
48
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈21d
$8.99
Buy Now

Winner

Emily is Away Too wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 15 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 Too
9 of 15 metrics
Matchmaking Inc.
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.69 Wins
$8.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
$5.84 -
Best Current Discount
-46% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
50 price changes Wins
22 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.1% positive Wins
87.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.3K -
5.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
5.0K Wins
4.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
313 Wins
684 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
142 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.3K -
5.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 -
66 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2017 -
Jan 2025 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.

Wait for SaleMatchmaking Inc.

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:
Emily is Away Too
Matchmaking Inc.

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

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -46% $2.69Buy Now
Steam
Steam +86% $4.99View
Matchmaking Inc.

Matchmaking Inc.

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$8.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +15% $10.35View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Emily is Away Too

Quality

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

94% positive (5,277 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
5,277 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.69 — very accessible price
46% off — decent discount

Popularity

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

Strong +25% player growth
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Matchmaking Inc.

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (5,476 reviews) — very positive reception
5,476 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$8.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-39% player decline
167 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEmily is Away TooMatchmaking Inc.
Release Date
May 26, 2017
January 20, 2025
Developers
Kyle Seeley
Wave Games
Publishers
Kyle Seeley
Lightning Games, Wave Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
21
66

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Emily is Away Too or Matchmaking Inc.?

Emily is Away Too won the comparison against Matchmaking Inc. 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 Matchmaking Inc.?

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. Emily is Away Too currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC

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