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If only I could go home earlyVSUntil Then

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

If only I could go home early

If only I could go home early

Quality
72Popularity
34Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$3.99
Buy Now
VS
Until Then

Until Then

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
78Popularity
33Value
100
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈1d
-97% $0.68
Buy Now

Winner

Until Then wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

2
If only I could go home early
2 of 14 metrics
Until Then
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.99 -
$0.68 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$6.58 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-97% Wins
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
88 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive -
96.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
133 -
13.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
124 -
13.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
9 Wins
419 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
124 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
13.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
29 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2023 -
Jun 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleIf only I could go home early

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItUntil Then

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
If only I could go home early
Until Then

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

If only I could go home early

If only I could go home early

1 Store
Steam
Steam$3.99Buy Now
Until Then

Until Then

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -97% $0.68Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2840% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2840% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +2840% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

If only I could go home early

Quality

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

93% positive (133 reviews) — very positive reception
133 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$3.99 — very accessible price

Until Then

Quality

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

97% positive (13,700 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
13,700 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.68 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-31% player decline
117 concurrent players — smaller but active
13,700 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsIf only I could go home earlyUntil Then
Release Date
April 12, 2023
June 25, 2024
Developers
五十游戏
Polychroma Games
Publishers
NPC Entertainment
Maximum Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
29

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

If only I could go home early

No PC requirements data available

Until Then

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD RX 570
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 64-bit only

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: If only I could go home early or Until Then?

Until Then won the comparison against If only I could go home early 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 If only I could go home early worth buying over Until Then?

Based on the metrics, Until Then 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. Until Then currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:11 AM UTC

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