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To the MoonVSUntil Then

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

To the Moon

To the Moon

Quality
91Popularity
39Value
52
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-19% $8.09
Buy Now
VS
Until Then

Until Then

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
78Popularity
34Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-88% $2.40
Buy Now

Winner

Until Then wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
To the Moon
6 of 14 metrics
Until Then
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.09 -
$2.40 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$6.58 -
Best Current Discount
-19% -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
69 price changes -
93 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
96% positive -
97% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
68.6K Wins
13.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
65.8K Wins
13.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.7K -
420 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
30 -
168 Wins
Steam Recommendations
68.0K Wins
13.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
1 -
29 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2012 -
Jun 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeTo the Moon

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

MaybeUntil Then

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:
To the Moon
Until Then

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

To the Moon

To the Moon

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -19% $8.09Buy Now
Steam
Steam +23% $9.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +23% $9.99View
Until Then

Until Then

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -88% $2.40Buy Now
Steam
Steam +275% $8.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +733% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +733% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

To the Moon

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

96% positive (68,567 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
68,567 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$8.09 — very accessible price
19% off — minor discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-45% player decline
18 concurrent players — niche audience
68,567 total reviews — major title

Until Then

Quality

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

97% positive (13,785 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
13,785 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$2.40 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Player count surging +178%
278 concurrent players — smaller but active
13,785 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTo the MoonUntil Then
Release Date
September 7, 2012
June 25, 2024
Developers
Freebird Games
Polychroma Games
Publishers
Serenity Forge, Freebird Games
Maximum Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows
Achievements
1
29

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

To the Moon

No PC requirements data available

Until Then

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD RX 570
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 64-bit only

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: To the Moon or Until Then?

Until Then won the comparison against To the Moon 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 To the Moon worth buying over Until Then?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:58 AM UTC

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