Goodbye Volcano High vs Growing Up
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Growing Up wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Growing Up is $20.88 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Goodbye Volcano High | Growing Up |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 51 | 58 |
| Quality | 72 | 71 |
| Value | 45 | 67 |
| Popularity | 26 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $29.99 | $9.11 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.9% positive | 87.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 28 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Goodbye Volcano High | Growing Up |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 29, 2023 | October 13, 2021 |
| Developers | KO_OP | Vile Monarch |
| Publishers | KO_OP | Spiral Up Games, Vile Monarch |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10+ | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 3.0GHz+ | 1.2 GHz Intel or equivilent AMD family |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB VRAM | DirectX 10 compatible GPU |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Goodbye Volcano High or Growing Up?
Growing Up won the comparison against Goodbye Volcano High 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 Goodbye Volcano High worth buying over Growing Up?
Based on the metrics, Growing Up 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. Growing Up currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:12 PM UTC