Hoa vs Islets
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Islets wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Hoa is $0.07 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hoa | Islets |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 61 |
| Quality | 72 | 76 |
| Value | 74 | 71 |
| Popularity | 28 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.04 | $4.11 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.6% positive | 95.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 15 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Hoa | Islets |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 24, 2021 | August 24, 2022 |
| Developers | Skrollcat Studio | Kyle Thompson |
| Publishers | CE-Asia, PM Studios, inc. | Armor Games Studios |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64bit) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD / Intel processor running at 3.5 GHz or higher | Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400), AMD A8-3850 (4 * 2900), or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD/NVIDIA dedicated graphic card, with at least 4GB of dedicated VRAM (or more) and with at least DirectX 11 and Shader Model 5.1 support: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 | GeForce GT 640 (2048 VRAM) or Radeon R7 250 (2048 VRAM) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hoa or Islets?
Islets won the comparison against Hoa 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 Hoa worth buying over Islets?
Based on the metrics, Islets 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. Hoa currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC