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Lu Bu MakerVSNEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

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

Lu Bu Maker

Lu Bu Maker

CasualIndieSimulation
Quality
65Popularity
36Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−64% $2.89
Buy Now
VS
NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

ActionCasualIndieSimulation
Quality
71Popularity
36Value
43
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 38 days
$1.99
Buy Now

Winner

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha wins 6 of 10 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there 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 comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.89 -
$1.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.98 -
$0.79 Wins
Best Current Discount
-64% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
55 price changes Wins
12 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84% positive -
92.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
162 -
179 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
136 -
165 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
26 -
14 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Jul 2018 Wins
Nov 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLu Bu Maker

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Wait for SaleNEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

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:
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 −64% $2.89Buy Now
Steam
Steam +176% $7.99View
NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

NEKO-NIN exHeart +PLUS Saiha

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$1.99Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +11% $2.21View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Lu Bu Maker

Quality

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

84% positive (162 reviews) — mostly positive
162 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$2.89 — very accessible price
64% 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 (179 reviews) — very positive reception
179 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$1.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

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: Jul 21, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC

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