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No Case Should Remain UnsolvedVSSIMULACRA 2

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

No Case Should Remain Unsolved

No Case Should Remain Unsolved

Quality
77Popularity
32Value
83
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈48d
-30% $4.89
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VS
SIMULACRA 2

SIMULACRA 2

IndieSimulation
Quality
79Popularity
25Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-92% $0.66
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Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
No Case Should Remain Unsolved
7 of 14 metrics
SIMULACRA 2
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.89 -
$0.66 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.89 -
$0.65 Wins
Best Current Discount
-30% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
7 price changes -
35 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
69/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.4% positive Wins
88% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
9.7K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
9.4K Wins
1.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
353 -
163 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
19 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
9.6K Wins
1.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
9 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2024 Wins
Jan 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNo Case Should Remain Unsolved

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

MaybeSIMULACRA 2

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:
No Case Should Remain Unsolved
SIMULACRA 2

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

No Case Should Remain Unsolved

No Case Should Remain Unsolved

1 Store
Steam
Steam -30% $4.89Buy Now
SIMULACRA 2

SIMULACRA 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -92% $0.66Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1111% $7.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

No Case Should Remain Unsolved

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

96% positive (9,709 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
9,709 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$4.89 — very accessible price
30% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Player count surging +107%
29 concurrent players — niche audience

SIMULACRA 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (1,359 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,359 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.66 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-44% player decline
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNo Case Should Remain UnsolvedSIMULACRA 2
Release Date
January 17, 2024
January 30, 2020
Developers
Somi
Kaigan Games
Publishers
Somi
Soft Source
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
9
27

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

No Case Should Remain Unsolved

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Storage: 120 MB available space

SIMULACRA 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5, Ryzen 5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GTX 1060, AMD RX 480 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 16 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 4K Display and 5.1 surround setup recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: No Case Should Remain Unsolved or SIMULACRA 2?

No Case Should Remain Unsolved and SIMULACRA 2 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 No Case Should Remain Unsolved worth buying over SIMULACRA 2?

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. No Case Should Remain Unsolved currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:55 PM UTC

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