Paralives vs Sticky Business
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sticky Business wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Sticky Business is $34.55 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Paralives | Sticky Business |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 54 |
| Quality | 73 | 86 |
| Value | 50 | 31 |
| Popularity | 35 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $34.95 | $0.40 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.5% positive | 95.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 956 | 49 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Paralives | Sticky Business |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 25, 2026 | July 17, 2023 |
| Developers | Alex Massé and team | Spellgarden Games |
| Publishers | Paralives Studio | Assemble Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3.0 GHz | Intel i5 Quad Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | RTX 2060 or RX 7600 XT | Intel Iris or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 500 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Paralives or Sticky Business?
Sticky Business won the comparison against Paralives 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 Paralives worth buying over Sticky Business?
Based on the metrics, Sticky Business 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. Paralives currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:59 PM UTC