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

Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass

Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass

Quality
90Popularity
22Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
LISA: The Painful

LISA: The Painful

IndieAdventureRPG
Quality
89Popularity
33Value
57
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
-92% $1.65
Buy Now

Winner

LISA: The Painful wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 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.

3
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
3 of 14 metrics
LISA: The Painful
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$1.73 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$1.65 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-91% Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
30 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
86/100 Wins
77/100 -
Steam Review Score
94% positive -
95.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
517 -
13.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
486 -
12.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
31 Wins
573 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
21 Wins
Steam Recommendations
512 -
13.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
68 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2018 Wins
Dec 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeJimmy and the Pulsating Mass

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

MaybeLISA: The Painful

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:
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
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

Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass

Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
LISA: The Painful

LISA: The Painful

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $1.65Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1112% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

94% positive (517 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 86/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
517 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$14.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $10.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

LISA: The Painful

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

96% positive (13,018 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
13,018 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$1.65 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-16% minor player decrease
21 concurrent players — niche audience
13,018 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsJimmy and the Pulsating MassLISA: The Painful
Release Date
August 7, 2018
December 15, 2014
Developers
Kasey Ozymy
Dingaling Productions
Publishers
Kasey Ozymy
Serenity Forge
Platforms
MacOs, Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
68

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass or LISA: The Painful?

LISA: The Painful won the comparison against Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass 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 Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass 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. LISA: The Painful currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:35 PM UTC

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