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Hylics 2VSLISA: The Painful

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Hylics 2

Hylics 2

Quality
77Popularity
28Value
70
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−50% $7.49
Buy
VS
LISA: The Painful

LISA: The Painful

Quality
89Popularity
33Value
58
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−92% $1.65
Buy

Winner

LISA: The Painful wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Buy on Kinguin
3
Hylics 2
3 of 14 metrics
LISA: The Painful
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.19 -
$1.65 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.49 -
$1.65 Wins
Best Current Discount
-5% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
14 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
97% positive Wins
95.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.2K -
13.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.1K -
12.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
95 Wins
582 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
27 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.1K -
13.1K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
68 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2020 Wins
Dec 2014 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeHylics 2

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeLISA: The Painful

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Hylics 2
LISA: The Painful

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

Hylics 2

Hylics 2

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −50% $7.49Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +89% $14.19View
LISA: The Painful

LISA: The Painful

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −92% $1.65Buy
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Hylics 2

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

97% positive (3,179 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
3,179 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$7.49: very accessible price
50% off: solid discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 38% in recent days
5 concurrent players: niche audience

LISA: The Painful

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

96% positive (13,163 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 77/100: generally favorable from critics
13,163 reviews: large sample

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$1.65: very accessible price
92% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 17% in recent days
35 concurrent players: niche audience
13,163 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsHylics 2LISA: The Painful
Release date
June 22, 2020
December 15, 2014
Developers
Mason Lindroth
Dingaling Productions
Publishers
Mason Lindroth
Serenity Forge
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
—
68

Hylics 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.5 Ghz or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Monitor Resolution 2560x1280 or higher. 16:9 aspect ratio for fullscreen
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

LISA: The Painful

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Hylics 2 or LISA: The Painful?

LISA: The Painful won the comparison against Hylics 2 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 Hylics 2 worth buying over LISA: The Painful?

Based on the metrics, LISA: The Painful 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. Hylics 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC

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