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

Live2DViewerEX

Live2DViewerEX

UtilitiesAnimation & Modeling
Quality
74Popularity
29Value
52
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Pixel Game Maker MV

Pixel Game Maker MV

ActionCasualUtilitiesDesign & IllustrationGame DevelopmentEducationWeb Publishing
Quality
57Popularity
22Value
37
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈9d
$84.99
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Winner

Live2DViewerEX wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

9
Live2DViewerEX
9 of 11 metrics
Pixel Game Maker MV
2 of 11 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$84.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.49 Wins
$12.74 -
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
10 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
92.5% positive Wins
69.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.4K Wins
526 -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.2K Wins
365 -
Negative Steam Reviews
257 -
161 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
202 Wins
26 -
Steam Recommendations
3.4K Wins
524 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
3 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2021 Wins
Sep 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleLive2DViewerEX

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SalePixel Game Maker MV

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Live2DViewerEX
Pixel Game Maker MV

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

Live2DViewerEX

Live2DViewerEX

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Pixel Game Maker MV

Pixel Game Maker MV

1 Store
Steam
Steam$84.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Live2DViewerEX

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

93% positive (3,437 reviews) — very positive reception
3,437 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$4.99 — very accessible price
Near historical low ($4.49)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +66%
281 concurrent players — smaller but active

Pixel Game Maker MV

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

69% positive (526 reviews) — mixed opinions
526 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$84.99 — high price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+22% player growth
28 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLive2DViewerEXPixel Game Maker MV
Release Date
December 31, 2021
September 19, 2019
Developers
Pavo Studio
Gotcha Gotcha Games, KADOKAWA
Publishers
Pavo Studio
Gotcha Gotcha Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Live2DViewerEX

Recommended

Recommended:
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection

Pixel Game Maker MV

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: WindowsR 8/8.1/10 (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo and 3.0GHz or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU / NVIDIA GeForce GTX750 or better
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Live2DViewerEX or Pixel Game Maker MV?

Live2DViewerEX won the comparison against Pixel Game Maker MV 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 Live2DViewerEX worth buying over Pixel Game Maker MV?

Based on the metrics, Live2DViewerEX 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. Live2DViewerEX currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC

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