A Plague Tale: Requiem vs The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
A Plague Tale: Requiem wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is $13.34 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | A Plague Tale: Requiem | The Excavation of Hob's Barrow |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 66 |
| Quality | 88 | 88 |
| Value | 77 | 73 |
| Popularity | 35 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $14.09 | $0.75 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.7% positive | 92.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 232 | 14 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$14.09−80%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$14.12−80%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$14.70−79%Buy The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
Side by side over time
A Plague Tale: RequiemThe Excavation of Hob's Barrow
Details and requirements
| Item | A Plague Tale: Requiem | The Excavation of Hob's Barrow |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 17, 2022 | September 28, 2022 |
| Developers | Asobo Studio | Cloak and Dagger Games |
| Publishers | Focus Entertainment | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (20H1 64 bits) | Windows 7,8,10, XP SP2 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-8700K (3.7 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 GHz) | 2.7 GHz Dual Core (and above, can run on single core) |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 8 GB, GeForce RTX 3070/Radeon RX 6800 XT | Direct3D, OpenGL, DirectX 5 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 55 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: A Plague Tale: Requiem or The Excavation of Hob's Barrow?
A Plague Tale: Requiem won the comparison against The Excavation of Hob's Barrow 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 A Plague Tale: Requiem worth buying over The Excavation of Hob's Barrow?
Based on the metrics, A Plague Tale: Requiem 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. A Plague Tale: Requiem currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:22 PM UTC