Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered vs Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is $18.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered | Lost Records: Bloom & Rage |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 60 |
| Quality | 70 | 70 |
| Value | 39 | 70 |
| Popularity | 29 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $39.99 | $21.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.4% positive | 86.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 107 | 38 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered | Lost Records: Bloom & Rage |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 1, 2022 | February 18, 2025 |
| Developers | Deck Nine | DON'T NOD |
| Publishers | Square Enix | DON'T NOD |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i3-4130, 3.4 GHz | Intel Core i5-11400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon RX 560, 2 GB / GeForce GTX 1050, 2 GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, 10 GB or AMD RX 6800XT, 16GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 23 GB available space | 48 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered or Lost Records: Bloom & Rage?
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage won the comparison against Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered 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 is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered worth buying over Lost Records: Bloom & Rage?
Based on the metrics, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage 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. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:14 PM UTC