Killed by Love 99 Times vs Refate: Echoes of Desire
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Refate: Echoes of Desire wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Refate: Echoes of Desire is $8.34 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Killed by Love 99 Times | Refate: Echoes of Desire |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 57 |
| Quality | 75 | 70 |
| Value | 40 | 70 |
| Popularity | 22 | 22 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $12.99 | $4.65 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.6% positive | 87.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Killed by Love 99 Times | Refate: Echoes of Desire |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 11, 2025 | October 22, 2025 |
| Developers | CineGame Interactive | 暖铁互动 |
| Publishers | CineGame Interactive | Mountain and Sea Studio, 暖铁互动 |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | Windows 10/Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i5 / AMD equivalent | Inter Core i5或AMD equivalent 或以上 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Intel UHD Graphics / GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 285 | 独立显卡 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Killed by Love 99 Times or Refate: Echoes of Desire?
Refate: Echoes of Desire won the comparison against Killed by Love 99 Times 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 Killed by Love 99 Times worth buying over Refate: Echoes of Desire?
Based on the metrics, Refate: Echoes of Desire 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. Refate: Echoes of Desire currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:09 PM UTC