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Scars of SummerVSSummer Memories

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

Scars of Summer

Scars of Summer

Quality
62Popularity
25Value
84
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 33 days
−35% $12.99
Buy Now
VS
Summer Memories

Summer Memories

Quality
75Popularity
35Value
94
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 40 days
−75% $4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Summer Memories wins 9 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

2
Scars of Summer
2 of 11 metrics
Summer Memories
9 of 11 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.99 -
$4.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.99 -
$4.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-35% -
-75% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes
11 price changes
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
75% positive -
92.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.3K -
23.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
968 -
22.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
323 Wins
1.8K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
6 -
407 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.3K -
23.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
3 languages
3 languages
Release Date
Apr 2021 Wins
Jun 2020 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeScars of Summer

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Worth ItSummer Memories

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Scars of Summer
Summer Memories

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

Scars of Summer

Scars of Summer

1 Store
Steam
Steam −35% $12.99Buy Now
Summer Memories

Summer Memories

1 Store
Steam
Steam −75% $4.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Scars of Summer

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

75% positive (1,291 reviews) — mostly positive
1,291 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$12.99 — reasonable price
35% off — decent discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

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

Summer Memories

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

93% positive (23,838 reviews) — very positive reception
23,838 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$4.99 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Strong +35% player growth
482 concurrent players — smaller but active
23,838 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsScars of SummerSummer Memories
Release Date
April 9, 2021
June 14, 2020
Developers
Shinachiku-castella
Dojin Otome
Publishers
Kagura Games
Kagura Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Scars of Summer

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® 7/8/8.1/10
  • Processor: 2+ GHz Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0 hardware driver support required for WebGL acceleration. (AMD Catalyst 10.9, nVidia 358.50)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1280x768 or better Display. Lag may occur from loading menus or maps. Turn off other programs before running the game.

Summer Memories

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® 7/8/8.1/10/11
  • Processor: 2+ GHz Processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0 hardware driver support required for WebGL acceleration. (AMD Catalyst 10.9, nVidia 358.50)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1280x768 or better Display. Lag may occur from loading menus or maps. Turn off other programs before running the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Scars of Summer or Summer Memories?

Summer Memories won the comparison against Scars of Summer 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 Scars of Summer worth buying over Summer Memories?

Based on the metrics, Summer Memories 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. Summer Memories currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 10:58 AM UTC

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