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Sorry, JamesVSThe Fabulous Fear Machine

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

Sorry, James

Sorry, James

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
64Popularity
46Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-94% $0.44
Buy Now
VS
The Fabulous Fear Machine

The Fabulous Fear Machine

StrategyIndieSimulation
Quality
83Popularity
44Value
44
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$17.99
Buy Now

Winner

Sorry, James wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

8
Sorry, James
8 of 13 metrics
The Fabulous Fear Machine
5 of 13 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.44 Wins
$17.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.43 Wins
$10.79 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
20 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
79.5% positive -
89.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
707 Wins
523 -
Positive Steam Reviews
562 Wins
469 -
Negative Steam Reviews
145 -
54 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
709 Wins
522 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
10 -
47 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2017 -
Oct 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSorry, James

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

MaybeThe Fabulous Fear Machine

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:
Sorry, James
The Fabulous Fear Machine

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

Sorry, James

Sorry, James

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $0.44Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1489% $6.99View
Steam
Steam +1489% $6.99View
The Fabulous Fear Machine

The Fabulous Fear Machine

1 Store
Steam
Steam$17.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Sorry, James

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (707 reviews) — mostly positive
707 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.44 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.39)

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

The Fabulous Fear Machine

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

90% positive (523 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
523 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$17.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSorry, JamesThe Fabulous Fear Machine
Release Date
November 10, 2017
October 4, 2023
Developers
Konstructors
Fictiorama Studios
Publishers
WhisperGames, GrabTheGames, Hook Games
AMC Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
10
47

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Sorry, James

No PC requirements data available

The Fabulous Fear Machine

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (32/64), Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.6 Ghz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 610, ATI Radeon HD 4650 Series or higher
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Sorry, James or The Fabulous Fear Machine?

Sorry, James won the comparison against The Fabulous Fear Machine 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 Sorry, James worth buying over The Fabulous Fear Machine?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:39 AM UTC

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