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Escape SimulatorVSWe Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

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

Escape Simulator

Escape Simulator

CasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
90Popularity
34Value
67
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 1 hour
−36% $12.89
Buy Now
VS
We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
81Popularity
29Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−76% $0.94
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
Escape Simulator
7 of 14 metrics
We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.89 -
$0.94 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.99 -
$0.44 Wins
Best Current Discount
-36% -
-76% Wins
Sales Frequency
78 price changes -
94 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100
82/100
Steam Review Score
94.1% positive Wins
82% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
16.4K Wins
3.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
15.4K Wins
3.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
969 -
697 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
343 Wins
70 -
Steam Recommendations
16.4K Wins
3.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
25 Wins
12 -
Supported Languages
13 languages -
23 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2021 -
Sep 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItEscape Simulator

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeWe Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Escape Simulator
We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

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

Escape Simulator

Escape Simulator

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −36% $12.89Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +1% $13.04View
Steam
Steam +55% $19.99View
We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −76% $0.94Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +324% $3.99View
Steam
Steam +324% $3.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Escape Simulator

Quality

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

94% positive (16,371 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
16,371 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$12.89 — reasonable price
36% off — decent discount
Historical low: $10.35 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Strong +45% player growth
336 concurrent players — smaller but active
16,371 total reviews — proven game with large community

We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

82% positive (3,872 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,872 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.94 — very accessible price
76% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Strong +38% player growth
47 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEscape SimulatorWe Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip
Release Date
October 19, 2021
September 14, 2023
Developers
Pine Studio
Total Mayhem Games
Publishers
Pine Studio
Total Mayhem Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
25
12

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Escape Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1060 or better
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 19 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes

We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4000 series or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1660TI or equivalent, integrated graphics not supported
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: A working PC-compatible microphone

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Escape Simulator or We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip?

Escape Simulator and We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Escape Simulator worth buying over We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 12:35 PM UTC

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