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Life Goes On: Done to DeathVSThe Cave

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

Life Goes On: Done to Death

Life Goes On: Done to Death

ActionCasualIndieAdventure
Quality
77Popularity
54Value
55
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$12.99
Buy Now
VS
The Cave

The Cave

Quality
78Popularity
28Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 7 days
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Life Goes On: Done to Death wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Life Goes On: Done to Death
8 of 15 metrics
The Cave
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$10.58 Wins
$11.25 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$10.42 Wins
$11.38 -
Best Current Discount
-19% -
-25% Wins
Sales Frequency
24 price changes Wins
7 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
68/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
95.9% positive Wins
87.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.1K -
2.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K -
2.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
87 Wins
311 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
5 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.1K -
2.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
21 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2014 Wins
Jan 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLife Goes On: Done to Death

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

Wait for SaleThe Cave

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Life Goes On: Done to Death
The Cave

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

Life Goes On: Done to Death

Life Goes On: Done to Death

1 Store
Steam
Steam$12.99Buy Now
The Cave

The Cave

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Life Goes On: Done to Death

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

96% positive (2,140 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
2,140 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$10.58 — reasonable price
19% off — minor discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

The Cave

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

87% positive (2,464 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 68/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,464 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$11.25 — reasonable price
25% off — modest discount

Popularity

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

5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLife Goes On: Done to DeathThe Cave
Release Date
April 17, 2014
January 23, 2013
Developers
Infinite Monkeys Entertainment Ltd.
Double Fine Productions
Publishers
k-Critical, Infinite Monkeys Entertainment Ltd.
Xbox Game Studios, Double Fine Productions
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
21
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Life Goes On: Done to Death

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel i3 3.3GHz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 3.0 Support and 1GB Dedicated Memory
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 1100 MB available space

The Cave

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows 7
  • Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, or AMD Athlon 64 at 2.2 GHz
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:512 MB GeForce 220, Radeon 4550, Intel HD 3000 Graphics
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:1.5 GB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Life Goes On: Done to Death or The Cave?

Life Goes On: Done to Death won the comparison against The Cave 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 Life Goes On: Done to Death worth buying over The Cave?

Based on the metrics, Life Goes On: Done to Death 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 Goes On: Done to Death currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 06:26 PM UTC

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