Broken Age vs The Inner World
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Broken Age wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Inner World is $0.33 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Broken Age | The Inner World |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 59 |
| Quality | 78 | 80 |
| Value | 71 | 62 |
| Popularity | 30 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.76 | $0.43 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.5% positive | 87.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Broken Age | The Inner World |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 28, 2014 | September 27, 2013 |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | Studio Fizbin |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios, Double Fine Productions | Headup |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (including 64 bit editions) with Service Pack 2, Windows 7, or Windows 8 Classic |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 2.2Ghz | 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices |
| Memory (minimum) | 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460, AMD Radeon HD 6850 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2500 MB available space | 1400 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Broken Age or The Inner World?
Broken Age won the comparison against The Inner World 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 Broken Age worth buying over The Inner World?
Based on the metrics, Broken Age 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. Broken Age currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:03 PM UTC