Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi vs Shady Part of Me
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shady Part of Me wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Shady Part of Me is R$11.86 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi | Shady Part of Me |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 56 | 52 |
| Quality | 78 | 87 |
| Value | 84 | 78 |
| Popularity | 25 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 17.21 | R$ 5.35 |
| Steam Review Score | 98.1% positive | 93.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 7 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi | Shady Part of Me |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 28, 2017 | December 10, 2020 |
| Developers | 07th Expansion | Douze Dixièmes |
| Publishers | MangaGamer | Focus Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7+ | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Pentium 4 1.4GHz | AMD Athlon II X3 450 / Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 |
| Graphics (minimum) | 256MB DirectX 9c Compatible (Pixel Shader 2.0+) | 2 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon HD 7850 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 3 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | Any | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi or Shady Part of Me?
Shady Part of Me won the comparison against Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi 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 Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi worth buying over Shady Part of Me?
Based on the metrics, Shady Part of Me 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. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.5 Meakashi currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:29 PM UTC