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Hokko LifeVSPotion Permit

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

Hokko Life

Hokko Life

CasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
59Popularity
27Value
99
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Potion Permit

Potion Permit

ActionCasualAdventureRPG
Quality
75Popularity
29Value
78
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈40d
-65% $6.99
Buy Now

Winner

Potion Permit wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 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.

6
Hokko Life
6 of 14 metrics
Potion Permit
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.06 Wins
$4.56 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.29 Wins
$4.36 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-77% -
Sales Frequency
33 price changes -
70 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
54/100 -
72/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
68.7% positive -
79.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K -
4.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
3.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
578 Wins
888 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
84 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.8K -
4.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
31 -
38 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2022 Wins
Sep 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHokko Life

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

MaybePotion Permit

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Hokko Life
Potion Permit

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

Hokko Life

Hokko Life

3 Stores
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +0% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +0% $19.99View
Potion Permit

Potion Permit

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -65% $6.99Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +186% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +186% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Hokko Life

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

69% positive (1,846 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 54/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,846 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.06 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-25% player decline
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Potion Permit

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

79% positive (4,241 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
4,241 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.56 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.86)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +53%
107 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHokko LifePotion Permit
Release Date
September 27, 2022
September 22, 2022
Developers
Wonderscope Games
MassHive Media
Publishers
Team17
PQube
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
31
38

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Hokko Life

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-4350
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R9 270X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Potion Permit

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-4130 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7770, 1 GB
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hokko Life or Potion Permit?

Potion Permit won the comparison against Hokko Life 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 Hokko Life worth buying over Potion Permit?

Based on the metrics, Potion Permit 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. Hokko Life currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:50 PM UTC

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