Back to browse

Gaokao.Love.100DaysVSLu Bu Maker

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

Gaokao.Love.100Days

Gaokao.Love.100Days

CasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
72Popularity
30Value
47
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈22d
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
Lu Bu Maker

Lu Bu Maker

CasualIndieSimulation
Quality
66Popularity
36Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-63% $2.94
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Gaokao.Love.100Days
7 of 14 metrics
Lu Bu Maker
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 -
$2.94 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.69 -
$2.98 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-63% Wins
Sales Frequency
10 price changes -
38 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.7% positive Wins
84.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
4.9K Wins
159 -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.4K Wins
135 -
Negative Steam Reviews
561 -
24 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
4.9K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
3 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
May 2015 -
Jul 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleGaokao.Love.100Days

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

MaybeLu Bu Maker

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:
Gaokao.Love.100Days
Lu Bu Maker

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

Gaokao.Love.100Days

Gaokao.Love.100Days

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
Lu Bu Maker

Lu Bu Maker

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -63% $2.94Buy Now
Steam
Steam +172% $7.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Gaokao.Love.100Days

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

89% positive (4,948 reviews) — very positive reception
4,948 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-71% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Lu Bu Maker

Quality

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

85% positive (159 reviews) — mostly positive
159 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.94 — very accessible price
63% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($2.82)

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGaokao.Love.100DaysLu Bu Maker
Release Date
May 30, 2015
July 17, 2018
Developers
高考恋爱委员会, 橘子班
TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Publishers
NVLMaker
Smilegate, TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
30

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Gaokao.Love.100Days or Lu Bu Maker?

Gaokao.Love.100Days and Lu Bu Maker 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 Gaokao.Love.100Days worth buying over Lu Bu Maker?

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. Lu Bu Maker currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio

Know exactly when a PC game is worth buying

Disclaimer

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.

Prices change fast. Always double-check the final price on the store before buying.

© 2026 GameValio. All rights reserved.