htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary vs Yomawari: Lost in the Dark
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary is $33.09 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary | Yomawari: Lost in the Dark |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 60 | 51 |
| Quality | 56 | 69 |
| Value | 77 | 53 |
| Popularity | 44 | 21 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.29 | $14.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 66.9% positive | 86.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 4 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
htoL#NiQ: The Firefly DiaryYomawari: Lost in the Dark
Details and requirements
| Item | htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary | Yomawari: Lost in the Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 18, 2016 | October 25, 2022 |
| Developers | Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. | Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. |
| Publishers | NIS America, Inc. | NIS America, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/8.1/7/Vista | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD A10-5800K APU with Radeon™ HD Graphics | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670 3.40GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti | GeForce GTX 570 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary or Yomawari: Lost in the Dark?
htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary won the comparison against Yomawari: Lost in the Dark 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 htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary worth buying over Yomawari: Lost in the Dark?
Based on the metrics, htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary 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. htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC