Black Mesa vs The Story of Henry Bishop
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Black Mesa wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Story of Henry Bishop is $1.30 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Black Mesa | The Story of Henry Bishop |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 72 | 53 |
| Quality | 91 | 66 |
| Value | 67 | 46 |
| Popularity | 42 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.29 | $5.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 95% positive | 82.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 522 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Black Mesa | The Story of Henry Bishop |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 6, 2020 | November 7, 2019 |
| Developers | Crowbar Collective | Blazes Games |
| Publishers | Crowbar Collective | Blazes Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 or Newer | Windows 10 - 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.2 Quad Core Processor or Greater | Intel i5 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 4 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater | 3GB Video RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Black Mesa or The Story of Henry Bishop?
Black Mesa won the comparison against The Story of Henry Bishop 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 Black Mesa worth buying over The Story of Henry Bishop?
Based on the metrics, Black Mesa 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. Black Mesa currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC