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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons RemakeVSIt Takes Two

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake

Quality
70Popularity
24Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-63% $7.37
Buy Now
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It Takes Two

It Takes Two

Quality
94Popularity
44Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-73% $10.78
Buy Now

Winner

It Takes Two wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake
4 of 15 metrics
It Takes Two
11 of 15 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.37 Wins
$10.78 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.40 Wins
$7.99 -
Best Current Discount
-63% -
-73% Wins
Sales Frequency
69 price changes -
75 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
69.8% positive -
95.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
913 -
212.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
637 -
203.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
276 Wins
9.3K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
2.9K Wins
Steam Recommendations
914 -
211.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
14 -
20 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2024 Wins
Mar 2021 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBrothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItIt Takes Two

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake
It Takes Two

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -63% $7.37Buy Now
Steam
Steam +171% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +171% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +171% $19.99View
It Takes Two

It Takes Two

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -73% $10.78Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +271% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +271% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

70% positive (913 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
913 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$7.37 — very accessible price
63% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($6.40)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-87% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

It Takes Two

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

96% positive (212,343 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 89/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
212,343 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$10.78 — reasonable price
73% off — solid discount
Historical low: $7.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Strong +48% player growth
3,220 concurrent players — solid base
132 new reviews — still being discovered
212,343 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBrothers: A Tale of Two Sons RemakeIt Takes Two
Release Date
February 28, 2024
March 25, 2021
Developers
Avantgarden SRL
Hazelight Studios
Publishers
505 Games
Electronic Arts
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
14
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 (8 * 2900), AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 * 3600) or equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce RTX 2060 Super (6144 MB), Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 35 GB available space

It Takes Two

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3570K or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 or AMD R9 290X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 50 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake or It Takes Two?

It Takes Two won the comparison against Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake 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 Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake worth buying over It Takes Two?

Based on the metrics, It Takes Two 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.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC

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