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Tomato WayVSValakas Story

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

Tomato Way

Tomato Way

ActionCasualIndieAdventureRacing
Quality
66Popularity
45Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈4d
$3.99
Buy Now
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Valakas Story

Valakas Story

ActionCasualAdventure
Quality
67Popularity
52Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$0.99
Buy Now

Winner

Valakas Story wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
Tomato Way
4 of 11 metrics
Valakas Story
7 of 11 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.99 -
$0.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
5 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
83.1% positive Wins
81.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
590 -
1.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
490 -
1.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
100 Wins
287 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
580 -
1.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
9 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
3 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2016 -
Dec 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleTomato Way

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeValakas Story

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:
Tomato Way
Valakas Story

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

Tomato Way

Tomato Way

1 Store
Steam
Steam$3.99Buy Now
Valakas Story

Valakas Story

1 Store
Steam
Steam$0.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Tomato Way

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

83% positive (591 reviews) — mostly positive
591 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$3.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Valakas Story

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

82% positive (1,586 reviews) — mostly positive
1,586 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$0.99 — very accessible price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsTomato WayValakas Story
Release Date
December 7, 2016
December 3, 2019
Developers
Vladislav Castillo Gonzalez
BRUTAL SOFTWARE
Publishers
Vladislav Castillo Gonzalez
BRUTAL SOFTWARE
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
9

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Tomato Way

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 480 and above)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Valakas Story

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows /7/8/10
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 or intel core i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia geforce gtx 1050Ti or AMD Radeon RX 590
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 19 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
  • Additional Notes: It is advisable to use ssd

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Tomato Way or Valakas Story?

Valakas Story won the comparison against Tomato Way 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 Tomato Way worth buying over Valakas Story?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 11:42 AM UTC

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