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Lu Bu MakerVSNEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

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

Lu Bu Maker

Lu Bu Maker

CasualIndieSimulation
Quality
66Popularity
36Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-63% $2.94
Buy Now
VS
NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

ActionCasualIndieSimulation
Quality
71Popularity
36Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈22d
$1.99
Buy Now

Winner

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 6 of 10 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.

4
Lu Bu Maker
4 of 10 metrics
NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha
6 of 10 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.94 -
$1.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.98 -
$0.79 Wins
Best Current Discount
-63% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
38 price changes Wins
8 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84.9% positive -
92.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
159 -
177 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
135 -
163 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
24 -
14 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Jul 2018 Wins
Nov 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLu Bu Maker

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

Wait for SaleNEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

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:
Lu Bu Maker
NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

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

Lu Bu Maker

Lu Bu Maker

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -63% $2.94Buy Now
Steam
Steam +172% $7.99View
NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

1 Store
Steam
Steam$1.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Lu Bu Maker

Quality

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

85% positive (159 reviews) — mostly positive
159 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$2.94 — very accessible price
63% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($2.82)

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

Quality

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

92% positive (177 reviews) — very positive reception
177 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$1.99 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLu Bu MakerNEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha
Release Date
July 17, 2018
November 17, 2017
Developers
TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Whirlpool
Publishers
Smilegate, TALESSHOP Co., Ltd.
Sekai Project
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Lu Bu Maker or NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha?

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha won the comparison against Lu Bu Maker 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 Lu Bu Maker worth buying over NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha?

Based on the metrics, NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha 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. Lu Bu Maker currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC

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