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Night in the WoodsVSWelcome to Elk

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

Night in the Woods

Night in the Woods

Quality
93Popularity
34Value
68
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−39% $12.22
Buy Now
VS
Welcome to Elk

Welcome to Elk

Quality
89Popularity
38Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−97% $0.49
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
Night in the Woods
7 of 14 metrics
Welcome to Elk
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.22 -
$0.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.18 -
$0.41 Wins
Best Current Discount
-39% -
-97% Wins
Sales Frequency
40 price changes -
73 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
88/100 Wins
82/100 -
Steam Review Score
94.7% positive -
96.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
17.6K Wins
238 -
Positive Steam Reviews
16.7K Wins
229 -
Negative Steam Reviews
940 -
9 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
91 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
17.8K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
31 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
2 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Feb 2017 -
Sep 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItNight in the Woods

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Worth ItWelcome to Elk

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Night in the Woods
Welcome to Elk

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

Night in the Woods

Night in the Woods

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −39% $12.22Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +1% $12.30View
Steam
Steam +64% $19.99View
Welcome to Elk

Welcome to Elk

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −97% $0.49Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +61% $0.79View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +971% $5.25View
Steam
Steam +1122% $5.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +2959% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Night in the Woods

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (17,596 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 88/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
17,596 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$12.22 — reasonable price
39% off — decent discount
Historical low: $9.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-34% player decline
86 concurrent players — niche audience
17,596 total reviews — proven game with large community

Welcome to Elk

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

96% positive (238 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
238 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.49 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.41)

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNight in the WoodsWelcome to Elk
Release Date
February 21, 2017
September 17, 2020
Developers
Infinite Fall
Triple Topping
Publishers
Finji
Akupara Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
31

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Night in the Woods or Welcome to Elk?

Night in the Woods and Welcome to Elk are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Night in the Woods worth buying over Welcome to Elk?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Welcome to Elk currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC

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