Big Walk vs Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Big Walk wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Dear Esther: Landmark Edition is $15.22 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Big Walk | Dear Esther: Landmark Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 58 |
| Quality | 95 | 65 |
| Value | 50 | 74 |
| Popularity | 39 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $15.79 | $0.57 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.9% positive | 79% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4.9K | 5 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Big Walk | Dear Esther: Landmark Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 4, 2026 | February 14, 2017 |
| Developers | House House | The Chinese Room, Robert Briscoe |
| Publishers | Panic | Secret Mode |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-10600K or Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 (2 * 2660), AMD A8-3850 (4 * 2900) or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or Radeon RX 5600 XT, 8 GB or Intel Arc A750, 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1024 MB), AMD Radeon HD7770 (1024 MB) |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Big Walk or Dear Esther: Landmark Edition?
Big Walk won the comparison against Dear Esther: Landmark 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 Big Walk worth buying over Dear Esther: Landmark Edition?
Based on the metrics, Big Walk 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. Dear Esther: Landmark Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:26 PM UTC