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

Lyca

Lyca

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationSingleplayerManagementEconomy +13
Quality
67Popularity
25Value
70
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 6 days
−68% $1.61
Buy
VS
Pickochet

Pickochet

CasualSimulationStrategySingleplayerManagement +15
Quality
51Popularity
14Value
84
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−35% $3.89
Buy

Winner

Lyca wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
11
Lyca
11 of 14 metrics
Pickochet
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.61 Wins
$3.89 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.34 Wins
$3.89 -
Best Current Discount
-68% Wins
-35% -
Sales Frequency
71 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
81.8% positive Wins
69.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
46 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
32 -
Negative Steam Reviews
236 -
14 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
10 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
1.3K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
12 -
29 Wins
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
11 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2025 -
Jul 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
MaybeLyca

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

Wait for SalePickochet

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

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Lyca
Pickochet

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

Lyca

Lyca

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −68% $1.61Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +27% $2.05View
Steam
Steam +55% $2.49View
GamersGate
GamersGate +55% $2.50View
Pickochet

Pickochet

1 Store
Steam
Steam −35% $3.89Buy

Lyca

Quality

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

82% positive (1,298 reviews): mostly positive
1,298 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$1.61: very accessible price
68% off: solid discount
Historical low: $1.34: room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 60% in recent days
16 concurrent players: niche audience

Pickochet

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

70% positive (46 reviews): mixed opinions
46 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$3.89: very accessible price
35% off: decent discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsLycaPickochet
Release date
April 7, 2025
July 22, 2026
Developers
Syphono4
kron, drunken goat
Publishers
Pretty Soon, Syphono4
Midware Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
12
29

Lyca

Recommended

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

Pickochet

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 3 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated graphics
  • Storage: 150 MB available space
Which is better: Lyca or Pickochet?

Lyca won the comparison against Pickochet 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 Lyca worth buying over Pickochet?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC

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