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Little NightmaresVSYUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-

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

Little Nightmares

Little Nightmares

Quality
90Popularity
38Value
79
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 1 day
−82% $3.67
Buy Now
VS
YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-

YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
59Popularity
50Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 6 days
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Little Nightmares wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

12
Little Nightmares
12 of 15 metrics
YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.67 Wins
$7.02 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.53 Wins
$3.99 -
Best Current Discount
-82% Wins
-65% -
Sales Frequency
120 price changes Wins
10 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
51/100 -
Steam Review Score
94.9% positive Wins
69.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
51.9K Wins
1.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
49.3K Wins
928 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.7K -
400 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
169 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
51.8K Wins
1.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
22 -
23 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2017 -
Feb 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItLittle Nightmares

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Wait for SaleYUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-

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:
Little Nightmares
YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-

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 Nightmares

Little Nightmares

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −82% $3.67Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +4% $3.81View
GamersGate
GamersGate +445% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +445% $19.99View
YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-

YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Little Nightmares

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (51,927 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
51,927 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$3.67 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-31% player decline
128 concurrent players — smaller but active
51,927 total reviews — major title

YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

70% positive (1,328 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 51/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,328 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$7.02 — very accessible price
65% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLittle NightmaresYUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-
Release Date
April 27, 2017
February 22, 2018
Developers
Tarsier Studios
KADOKAWA CORPORATION, Active Gaming Media Inc.
Publishers
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
PLAYISM
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
22
23

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Little Nightmares

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *:  Windows 7, 64-bit
  • Processor:  Intel CPU Core i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics:  Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSE4.2 required

YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 8/10 (64-bit OS required)
  • Processor: Intel i7 920 @ 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom II 945 @ 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660, Radeon R9-270
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Little Nightmares or YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-?

Little Nightmares won the comparison against YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY- 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 Little Nightmares worth buying over YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 08:01 PM UTC

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