A Story About My Uncle vs Downward: Enhanced Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
A Story About My Uncle wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Downward: Enhanced Edition is R$1.86 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | A Story About My Uncle | Downward: Enhanced Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 70 | 51 |
| Quality | 85 | 70 |
| Value | 44 | 56 |
| Popularity | 33 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 4.55 | R$ 2.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.6% positive | 70.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 13 | 0 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | A Story About My Uncle | Downward: Enhanced Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 28, 2014 | July 13, 2017 |
| Developers | Gone North Games | Caracal Games |
| Publishers | Coffee Stain Publishing | Plug In Digital |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or 8 | Windows 7 64 Bit and newer |
| Processor (minimum) | QuadCore 2.0 GHz+ | Intel i3 6300 or AMD FX 8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 9.0c-compatible, SM 3.0-compatible, 1024MB VRAM+ | GeForce GTX 960 or AMD R9 380 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 7 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: A Story About My Uncle or Downward: Enhanced Edition?
A Story About My Uncle won the comparison against Downward: Enhanced Edition 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 Story About My Uncle worth buying over Downward: Enhanced Edition?
Based on the metrics, A Story About My Uncle 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. Downward: Enhanced Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:26 PM UTC