Pine vs The Time‑Stealing Cat
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Pine wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Pine is R$7.18 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Pine | The Time‑Stealing Cat |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Not Enough Data | 59 | 57 |
| Quality | 61 | 50 |
| Value | 75 | 70 |
| Popularity | 26 | 0 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 4.74 | R$ 15.75 |
| Steam Review Score | 73% positive | N/A |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
PineThe Time‑Stealing Cat
Details and requirements
| Item | Pine | The Time‑Stealing Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 10, 2019 | August 3, 2026 |
| Developers | Twirlbound | Chaos Cat Games |
| Publishers | Kongregate | Chaos Cat Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core 3.40 Ghz or equivalent | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or equivalent | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Pine or The Time‑Stealing Cat?
Pine won the comparison against The Time‑Stealing Cat 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 Pine worth buying over The Time‑Stealing Cat?
Based on the metrics, Pine 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. Pine currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:25 PM UTC