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Hakuoki: Kyoto WindsVSTAISHO x ALICE episode 1

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

Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds

Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds

Quality
74Popularity
27Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-66% $3.42
Buy Now
VS
TAISHO x ALICE episode 1

TAISHO x ALICE episode 1

Quality
69Popularity
25Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$16.99
Buy Now

Winner

Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

13
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
13 of 14 metrics
TAISHO x ALICE episode 1
1 of 14 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.42 Wins
$16.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.17 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-66% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
81 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
92.8% positive Wins
85.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.7K Wins
1.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
136 Wins
181 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
18 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
1.9K Wins
1.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
36 Wins
6 -
Supported Languages
3 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2017 -
Nov 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHakuoki: Kyoto Winds

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

Wait for SaleTAISHO x ALICE episode 1

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
TAISHO x ALICE episode 1

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

Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds

Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -66% $3.42Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +104% $6.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +192% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +192% $9.99View
TAISHO x ALICE episode 1

TAISHO x ALICE episode 1

1 Store
Steam
Steam$16.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

93% positive (1,879 reviews) — very positive reception
1,879 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.42 — very accessible price
66% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($3.05)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +50%
24 concurrent players — niche audience

TAISHO x ALICE episode 1

Quality

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

86% positive (1,276 reviews) — very positive reception
1,276 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$16.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +500%
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHakuoki: Kyoto WindsTAISHO x ALICE episode 1
Release Date
August 24, 2017
November 27, 2019
Developers
Idea Factory, Design Factory
Primula
Publishers
Idea Factory International
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Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
36
6

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5 2.6GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible video card
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 27 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows compatible sound card

TAISHO x ALICE episode 1

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: E8400 Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: VRAM 256MB
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds or TAISHO x ALICE episode 1?

Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds won the comparison against TAISHO x ALICE episode 1 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 Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds worth buying over TAISHO x ALICE episode 1?

Based on the metrics, Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds 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. Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC

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