News Tower vs No Umbrellas Allowed
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
News Tower wins 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics. News Tower is $8.34 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | News Tower | No Umbrellas Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 62 | 48 |
| Quality | 75 | 66 |
| Value | 72 | 46 |
| Popularity | 30 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.65 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 94% positive | 80.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 219 | 9 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | News Tower | No Umbrellas Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 18, 2025 | September 3, 2021 |
| Developers | Sparrow Night | Hoochoo Game Studios |
| Publishers | Twin Sails Interactive | Hoochoo Game Studios |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Core i5-9400F |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia GTX 1660S |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: News Tower or No Umbrellas Allowed?
News Tower won the comparison against No Umbrellas Allowed 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 News Tower worth buying over No Umbrellas Allowed?
Based on the metrics, News Tower 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. News Tower currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:13 PM UTC