Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders vs The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders is $58.93 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders | The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Not Enough Data | 59 | 68 |
| Quality | 66 | 67 |
| Value | 76 | 69 |
| Popularity | 27 | 0 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.06 | $59.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.4% positive | N/A |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$1.06−93%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.89−87%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$8.36−44%Buy The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother
Side by side over time
Agatha Christie - The ABC MurdersThe Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother
Details and requirements
| Item | Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders | The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 4, 2016 | March 17, 2027 |
| Developers | Artefacts Studio | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Publishers | Microids | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 | TBD |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD / Intel Dual-Core processor running at 3.0 GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 3072 MB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | ATI/NVIDIA dedicated or mobile graphic card with at least 1GB of dedicated VRAM and with at least Shader Model 4.0 support | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Sound Card (minimum) | Integrated or dedicated DirectX 9.0c compatible soundcard | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders or The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother?
Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders won the comparison against The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother 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 Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders worth buying over The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother?
Based on the metrics, Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders 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. Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC