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KritaVSLive2DViewerEX

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

Krita

Krita

IndieDesign & IllustrationPhoto EditingAnimation & Modeling
Quality
77Popularity
31Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 18 days
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
Live2DViewerEX

Live2DViewerEX

UtilitiesAnimation & Modeling
Quality
74Popularity
29Value
52
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 84 days
$4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Krita wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Krita
8 of 12 metrics
Live2DViewerEX
4 of 12 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 -
$4.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$4.49 Wins
Sales Frequency
7 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
96% positive Wins
92.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.2K Wins
3.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.9K Wins
3.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
285 -
258 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.2K Wins
230 -
Steam Recommendations
7.2K Wins
3.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
62 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2014 -
Dec 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeKrita

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

Wait for SaleLive2DViewerEX

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Krita
Live2DViewerEX

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

Krita

Krita

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
Live2DViewerEX

Live2DViewerEX

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Krita

Quality

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

96% positive (7,154 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
7,154 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Strong +33% player growth
1,704 concurrent players — solid base

Live2DViewerEX

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

93% positive (3,461 reviews) — very positive reception
3,461 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$4.99 — very accessible price
Near historical low ($4.49)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-22% minor player decrease
159 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsKritaLive2DViewerEX
Release Date
June 10, 2014
December 31, 2021
Developers
Krita Team, Krita Community Contributors
Pavo Studio
Publishers
Krita Team
Pavo Studio
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Krita

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: >4.0 GHz Quad-core CPU
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Modern GPU capable of running latest Vulkan or Direct3D.
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: As much system/video memory as possible for large images and animations. Fast CPU and GPU for best performance. Drawing tablet recommended.

Live2DViewerEX

Recommended

Recommended:
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Krita or Live2DViewerEX?

Krita won the comparison against Live2DViewerEX 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 Krita worth buying over Live2DViewerEX?

Based on the metrics, Krita 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. Live2DViewerEX currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC

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