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The Tiny Bang StoryVSWhen The Past Was Around

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

The Tiny Bang Story

The Tiny Bang Story

CasualIndieAdventureSingleplayerCuteFamily Friendly +14
Quality
77Popularity
29Value
39
SteamBest price· Steam
$4.99
Buy
VS
When The Past Was Around

When The Past Was Around

CasualIndieAdventureSingleplayerCuteRelaxing +16
Quality
88Popularity
29Value
79
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−91% $0.69
Buy

Winner

When The Past Was Around wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
2
The Tiny Bang Story
2 of 15 metrics
When The Past Was Around
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$0.69 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 -
$0.65 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-91% Wins
Sales Frequency
11 price changes -
110 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
63/100 -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
88.1% positive -
94.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.8K -
3.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.4K -
3.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
454 -
200 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
3.8K -
3.9K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
20 Wins
Supported Languages
27 languages Wins
16 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2011 -
Sep 2020 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleThe Tiny Bang Story

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Worth ItWhen The Past Was Around

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

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
The Tiny Bang Story
When The Past Was Around

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 Tiny Bang Story

The Tiny Bang Story

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy
When The Past Was Around

When The Past Was Around

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $0.69Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +30% $0.90View
Steam
Steam$4.79View

The Tiny Bang Story

Quality

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

88% positive (3,815 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 63/100: mixed reception from critics
3,815 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$4.99: very accessible price

Popularity

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

Players up 60% in recent days
8 concurrent players: niche audience

When The Past Was Around

Quality

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

95% positive (3,936 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100: generally favorable from critics
3,936 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.69: very accessible price
91% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($0.65)

Popularity

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

Players up 400% in recent days
5 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsThe Tiny Bang StoryWhen The Past Was Around
Release date
April 22, 2011
September 22, 2020
Developers
Colibri Games
Mojiken
Publishers
Colibri Games
Toge Productions
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
—
20

The Tiny Bang Story

No PC requirements data available

When The Past Was Around

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.8 GHz or faster processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Direct X 9.0c compatible video card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
Which is better: The Tiny Bang Story or When The Past Was Around?

When The Past Was Around won the comparison against The Tiny Bang Story 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 Tiny Bang Story worth buying over When The Past Was Around?

Based on the metrics, When The Past Was Around 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. When The Past Was Around currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:13 AM UTC

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