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EthelVSFloor 9

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

Ethel

Ethel

IndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
73Popularity
38Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$6.99
Buy Now
VS
Floor 9

Floor 9

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
63Popularity
36Value
34
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 5 days
−72% $1.10
Buy Now

Winner

Floor 9 wins 5 of 9 head-to-head metrics.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

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4
Ethel
4 of 9 metrics
Floor 9
5 of 9 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.99 -
$1.10 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.14 -
$0.72 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-72% Wins
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
67 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.9% positive Wins
81.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
229 Wins
173 -
Positive Steam Reviews
215 Wins
141 -
Negative Steam Reviews
14 Wins
32 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Mar 2024 -
Sep 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleEthel

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Wait for SaleFloor 9

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Ethel
Floor 9

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

Ethel

Ethel

1 Store
Steam
Steam$6.99Buy Now
Floor 9

Floor 9

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −72% $1.10Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +263% $3.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +263% $3.99View
Steam
Steam +263% $3.99View

Ethel

Quality

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

94% positive (229 reviews) — very positive reception
229 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$6.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Floor 9

Quality

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

82% positive (173 reviews) — mostly positive
173 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$1.10 — very accessible price
72% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsEthelFloor 9
Release Date
March 14, 2024
September 9, 2024
Developers
TS GAMES LLC
Room Games
Publishers
TS GAMES LLC
Room Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Which is better: Ethel or Floor 9?

Floor 9 won the comparison against Ethel 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 Ethel worth buying over Floor 9?

Based on the metrics, Floor 9 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. Ethel currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 01:16 PM UTC

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