Killed by Love 99 Times vs Secrets of the Heartbeat
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Secrets of the Heartbeat wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Secrets of the Heartbeat is $9.49 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 | Secrets of the Heartbeat |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 63 |
| Quality | 75 | 67 |
| Value | 40 | 71 |
| Popularity | 22 | 46 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $12.99 | $3.50 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.6% positive | 83.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Killed by Love 99 Times | Secrets of the Heartbeat |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 11, 2025 | June 7, 2024 |
| Developers | CineGame Interactive | RainbowGame |
| Publishers | CineGame Interactive | RainbowGame |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | Windows 10/Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i5 / AMD equivalent | Intel Core i5/AMD equivalent or above |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Intel UHD Graphics / GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 285 | Discrete graphics card |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Killed by Love 99 Times or Secrets of the Heartbeat?
Secrets of the Heartbeat 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 Secrets of the Heartbeat?
Based on the metrics, Secrets of the Heartbeat 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. Secrets of the Heartbeat currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC