Gloop: Liquid Physics vs When The Past Was Around
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
When The Past Was Around wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. When The Past Was Around is $6.15 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Gloop: Liquid Physics | When The Past Was Around |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Not Enough Data × Worth It | 59 | 76 |
| Quality | 50 | 88 |
| Value | 75 | 99 |
| Popularity | 0 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.79 | $0.64 |
| Steam Review Score | N/A | 94.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 3 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Gloop: Liquid Physics
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Gloop: Liquid PhysicsWhen The Past Was Around
Details and requirements
| Item | Gloop: Liquid Physics | When The Past Was Around |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 19, 2026 | September 22, 2020 |
| Developers | RunSwimFly | Mojiken |
| Publishers | RunSwimFly | Toge Productions |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 2.8 GHz or faster processor |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Direct X 9.0c compatible video card |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Gloop: Liquid Physics or When The Past Was Around?
When The Past Was Around won the comparison against Gloop: Liquid Physics 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 Gloop: Liquid Physics worth buying over When The Past Was Around?
Based on the metrics, When The Past Was Around 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. When The Past Was Around currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:22 PM UTC