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The DiaryVSUndusted: Letters from the Past

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

The Diary

The Diary

CasualIndieSimulationRPG
Quality
51Popularity
35Value
85
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−40% $9.63
Buy Now
VS
Undusted: Letters from the Past

Undusted: Letters from the Past

CasualIndieSimulation
Quality
77Popularity
26Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−29% $7.05
Buy Now

Winner

Undusted: Letters from the Past wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

Grab It Now
3
The Diary
3 of 13 metrics
Undusted: Letters from the Past
10 of 13 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.63 -
$7.05 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.59 -
$7.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-40% Wins
-29% -
Sales Frequency
78 price changes Wins
15 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
64.8% positive -
96.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
142 -
1.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
92 -
1.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
50 Wins
57 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
6 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
1.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
36 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2025 -
Oct 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Diary

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

MaybeUndusted: Letters from the Past

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
The Diary
Undusted: Letters from the Past

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

The Diary

The Diary

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −40% $9.63Buy Now
Steam
Steam +66% $15.99View
Undusted: Letters from the Past

Undusted: Letters from the Past

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −29% $7.05Buy Now
Steam
Steam +42% $9.99View

The Diary

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

65% positive (142 reviews) — mixed opinions
142 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$9.63 — very accessible price
40% off — decent discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Undusted: Letters from the Past

Quality

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

97% positive (1,712 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,712 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$7.05 — very accessible price
29% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

6 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsThe DiaryUndusted: Letters from the Past
Release Date
June 20, 2025
October 13, 2025
Developers
HuCang Studio, Pone Games
5minlab Corp.
Publishers
IndieArk
Toge Productions
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
36

The Diary

No PC requirements data available

Undusted: Letters from the Past

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64bit)
  • Processor: 1.8 Ghz Processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: A DirectX11-compatible GPU (Shader Model 5.0)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
Which is better: The Diary or Undusted: Letters from the Past?

Undusted: Letters from the Past won the comparison against The Diary 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 The Diary worth buying over Undusted: Letters from the Past?

Based on the metrics, Undusted: Letters from the Past 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. The Diary currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 05:14 PM UTC

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