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EthelVSGreed Stays Home

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

Ethel

Ethel

IndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
73Popularity
19Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈28d
$6.99
Buy Now
VS
Greed Stays Home

Greed Stays Home

Quality
70Popularity
38Value
88
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈61d
-50% $2.49
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Winner

Greed Stays Home wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 6 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
Ethel
5 of 11 metrics
Greed Stays Home
6 of 11 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.99 -
$2.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.14 -
$2.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-50% Wins
Sales Frequency
15 price changes Wins
8 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.5% positive Wins
89.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
217 -
220 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
203 Wins
197 -
Negative Steam Reviews
14 Wins
23 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Mar 2024 -
Jan 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleEthel

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeGreed Stays Home

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Ethel
Greed Stays Home

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
Greed Stays Home

Greed Stays Home

1 Store
Steam
Steam -50% $2.49Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Ethel

Quality

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

94% positive (217 reviews) — very positive reception
217 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.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Greed Stays Home

Quality

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

90% positive (220 reviews) — very positive reception
220 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$2.49 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEthelGreed Stays Home
Release Date
March 14, 2024
January 23, 2025
Developers
TS GAMES LLC
Yellow Basement Games
Publishers
TS GAMES LLC
Yellow Basement Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Ethel or Greed Stays Home?

Greed Stays Home 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 Greed Stays Home?

Based on the metrics, Greed Stays Home 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. Greed Stays Home currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:40 AM UTC

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