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

Luma Island

Luma Island

CasualIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
69Popularity
33Value
83
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈33d
-30% $13.99
Buy Now
VS
Squirreled Away

Squirreled Away

Quality
75Popularity
24Value
72
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-45% $8.21
Buy Now

Winner

Luma Island wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
Luma Island
7 of 13 metrics
Squirreled Away
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$13.99 -
$8.21 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.99 -
$8.16 Wins
Best Current Discount
-30% -
-45% Wins
Sales Frequency
36 price changes Wins
28 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84.1% positive -
94.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
10.9K Wins
849 -
Positive Steam Reviews
9.1K Wins
801 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.7K -
48 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
333 Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
10.9K Wins
836 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
120 Wins
48 -
Supported Languages
16 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2024 -
Mar 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLuma Island

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

MaybeSquirreled Away

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:
Luma Island
Squirreled Away

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

Luma Island

Luma Island

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -30% $13.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +22% $17.01View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +43% $19.99View
Squirreled Away

Squirreled Away

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -45% $8.21Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +10% $8.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +83% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +83% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Luma Island

Quality

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

84% positive (10,879 reviews) — mostly positive
10,879 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$13.99 — reasonable price
30% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

441 concurrent players — smaller but active
10,879 total reviews — proven game with large community

Squirreled Away

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (849 reviews) — very positive reception
849 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$8.21 — very accessible price
45% off — decent discount
Near historical low ($8.14)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +80%
18 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsLuma IslandSquirreled Away
Release Date
November 20, 2024
March 28, 2025
Developers
Feel Free Games
Far Seas
Publishers
Feel Free Games
THQ Nordic, Amplifier Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
120
48

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Luma Island

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1660Ti
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A

Squirreled Away

Recommended

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Luma Island or Squirreled Away?

Luma Island won the comparison against Squirreled Away 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 Luma Island worth buying over Squirreled Away?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:57 PM UTC

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