Back to browse

Pamali: Indonesian Folklore HorrorVSThe Repairing Mantis

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

Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror

Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror

Quality
66Popularity
22Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
The Repairing Mantis

The Repairing Mantis

Quality
74Popularity
34Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$5.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror
6 of 12 metrics
The Repairing Mantis
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
N/A -
$5.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$2.39 Wins
Sales Frequency
0 price changes -
8 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
82.6% positive -
96% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
551 Wins
126 -
Positive Steam Reviews
455 Wins
121 -
Negative Steam Reviews
96 -
5 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
546 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
117 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
3 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2018 -
Sep 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SalePamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror

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

Wait for SaleThe Repairing Mantis

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror
The Repairing Mantis

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

Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror

Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
The Repairing Mantis

The Repairing Mantis

1 Store
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

83% positive (551 reviews) — mostly positive
551 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

The Repairing Mantis

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

96% positive (126 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
126 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$5.99 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPamali: Indonesian Folklore HorrorThe Repairing Mantis
Release Date
December 27, 2018
September 17, 2021
Developers
Storytale
Erupting Avocado
Publishers
Maple Whispering Limited, Storytale
Erupting Avocado
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
117

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700 CPU @ 3.40Ghz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

The Repairing Mantis

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror or The Repairing Mantis?

Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror and The Repairing Mantis 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 Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror worth buying over The Repairing Mantis?

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. Pamali: Indonesian Folklore Horror currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:06 PM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio

Know exactly when a PC game is worth buying

Disclaimer

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.

Prices change fast. Always double-check the final price on the store before buying.

© 2026 GameValio. All rights reserved.