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Little InfernoVSLittle Misfortune

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Little Inferno

Little Inferno

Quality
85Popularity
32Value
67
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-37% $9.48
Buy Now
VS
Little Misfortune

Little Misfortune

Quality
77Popularity
33Value
61
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-36% $12.86
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Little Inferno
7 of 14 metrics
Little Misfortune
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.48 Wins
$12.86 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.04 -
$5.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-37% Wins
-36% -
Sales Frequency
34 price changes -
61 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
68/100 Wins
57/100 -
Steam Review Score
96.2% positive Wins
92.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
9.0K -
11.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
8.6K -
10.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
341 Wins
874 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
23 Wins
16 -
Steam Recommendations
8.9K -
11.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
22 -
35 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2012 -
Sep 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLittle Inferno

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

MaybeLittle Misfortune

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Little Inferno
Little Misfortune

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

Little Inferno

Little Inferno

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -37% $9.48Buy Now
Steam
Steam +6% $10.04View
Little Misfortune

Little Misfortune

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -36% $12.86Buy Now
Steam
Steam +55% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Little Inferno

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

96% positive (8,986 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 68/100 — mixed reception from critics
8,986 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.48 — very accessible price
37% off — decent discount
Historical low: $7.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-37% player decline
22 concurrent players — niche audience

Little Misfortune

Quality

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

92% positive (11,404 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 57/100 — mixed reception from critics
11,404 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$12.86 — reasonable price
36% off — decent discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-25% player decline
15 concurrent players — niche audience
11,404 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLittle InfernoLittle Misfortune
Release Date
November 19, 2012
September 18, 2019
Developers
Tomorrow Corporation
Killmonday Games AB
Publishers
Tomorrow Corporation
Killmonday Games AB
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
22
35

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Little Inferno

No PC requirements data available

Little Misfortune

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Little Inferno or Little Misfortune?

Little Inferno and Little Misfortune are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Little Inferno worth buying over Little Misfortune?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Little Inferno currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:13 AM UTC

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