Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star vs Hiveswap Friendsim
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hiveswap Friendsim wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Hiveswap Friendsim is $9.59 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star | Hiveswap Friendsim |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 55 | 46 |
| Quality | 77 | 75 |
| Value | 40 | 31 |
| Popularity | 43 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.97 | $0.38 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.9% positive | 93.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 3 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star | Hiveswap Friendsim |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 5, 2015 | April 13, 2018 |
| Developers | Mediatonic | What Pumpkin Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | Epic Games | Fellow Traveller |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows XP or later |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 2.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Any DirectX-compatible card |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 200 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star or Hiveswap Friendsim?
Hiveswap Friendsim won the comparison against Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star 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 Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star worth buying over Hiveswap Friendsim?
Based on the metrics, Hiveswap Friendsim 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. Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:07 PM UTC