Lake vs Life is Strange: True Colors
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Life is Strange: True Colors wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Lake is $10.77 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Lake | Life is Strange: True Colors |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 62 |
| Quality | 80 | 72 |
| Value | 58 | 72 |
| Popularity | 30 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.70 | $16.47 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.1% positive | 88.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 14 | 41 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Lake | Life is Strange: True Colors |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 1, 2021 | September 9, 2021 |
| Developers | Gamious | Deck Nine |
| Publishers | Whitethorn Games, Gamious | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64 bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-7600 / Ryzen 5 1600 | AMD FX-8350, 4.00 GHz / Intel Core i5-3470, 3.20 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 970 / Radeon R9 390 (4GB VRAM) | Radeon RX 590, 8 GB / GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Lake or Life is Strange: True Colors?
Life is Strange: True Colors won the comparison against Lake 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 Lake worth buying over Life is Strange: True Colors?
Based on the metrics, Life is Strange: True Colors 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. Life is Strange: True Colors currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC