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Sticky BusinessVSThrifty Business

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

Sticky Business

Sticky Business

Quality
86Popularity
31Value
100
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
in 2 days
−98% $0.21
Buy Now
VS
Thrifty Business

Thrifty Business

Quality
77Popularity
24Value
78
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 9 days
−10% $11.69
Buy Now

Winner

Sticky Business wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

10
Sticky Business
10 of 14 metrics
Thrifty Business
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.21 Wins
$11.69 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.35 Wins
$11.69 -
Best Current Discount
-98% Wins
-10% -
Sales Frequency
73 price changes Wins
3 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
72/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95.7% positive -
97% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.9K Wins
773 -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.6K Wins
750 -
Negative Steam Reviews
250 -
23 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
53 -
129 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.9K Wins
777 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
42 Wins
37 -
Supported Languages
9 languages
9 languages
Release Date
Jul 2023 -
May 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItSticky Business

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeThrifty Business

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Sticky Business
Thrifty Business

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

Sticky Business

Sticky Business

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −98% $0.21Buy Now
Steam
Steam +2276% $4.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +4657% $9.99View
Thrifty Business

Thrifty Business

1 Store
Steam
Steam −10% $11.69Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Sticky Business

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

96% positive (5,876 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
5,876 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.21 — very accessible price
98% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Player count surging +69%
71 concurrent players — niche audience

Thrifty Business

Quality

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

97% positive (773 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
773 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$11.69 — reasonable price
10% off — minor discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+13% player growth
179 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSticky BusinessThrifty Business
Release Date
July 17, 2023
May 18, 2026
Developers
Spellgarden Games
Spellgarden Games
Publishers
Assemble Entertainment
Spellgarden Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
42
37

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Sticky Business

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5 Quad Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris or higher
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Thrifty Business

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Sticky Business or Thrifty Business?

Sticky Business won the comparison against Thrifty Business 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 Sticky Business worth buying over Thrifty 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. Sticky Business currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 28, 2026, 05:10 PM UTC

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