Ben and Ed vs The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Green Man GamingThe MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Ben and Ed is $20.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ben and Ed | The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 54 |
| Quality | 68 | 71 |
| Value | 39 | 39 |
| Popularity | 30 | 50 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.99 | $29.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.1% positive | 88% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 13 | 0 |
Where to buy
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Ben and Ed
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ben and Ed | The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 8, 2015 | October 11, 2018 |
| Developers | Sluggerfly | White Owls Inc. |
| Publishers | Sluggerfly | Arc System Works |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Window 7/8 64-bit | Windows 10 (64-bit OS) |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2,5 GHz or faster | Intel Core i-7 @ 3.4GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 11 compatible graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ben and Ed or The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories?
The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories won the comparison against Ben and Ed 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 Ben and Ed worth buying over The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories?
Based on the metrics, The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC