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Brothers - A Tale of Two SonsVSDownward: Enhanced Edition

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

Quality
94Popularity
37Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 11 hours
−86% $2.12
Buy Now
VS
Downward: Enhanced Edition

Downward: Enhanced Edition

Quality
69Popularity
44Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−89% $1.12
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
7 of 14 metrics
Downward: Enhanced Edition
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.12 -
$1.12 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.42 -
$1.70 Wins
Best Current Discount
-86% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
66 price changes -
83 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
90/100 Wins
77/100 -
Steam Review Score
94.4% positive Wins
69.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
33.7K Wins
509 -
Positive Steam Reviews
31.9K Wins
356 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.9K -
153 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
33.7K Wins
509 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
12 -
30 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages
9 languages
Release Date
Sep 2013 -
Jul 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItBrothers - A Tale of Two Sons

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

MaybeDownward: Enhanced Edition

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
Downward: Enhanced Edition

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

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $2.12Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $2.22View
GamersGate
GamersGate +607% $14.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +607% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +607% $14.99View
Downward: Enhanced Edition

Downward: Enhanced Edition

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $1.12Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +10% $1.23View
Steam
Steam +33% $1.49View
GamersGate
GamersGate +792% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (33,742 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
33,742 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.12 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.64 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

3 concurrent players — niche audience
33,742 total reviews — proven game with large community

Downward: Enhanced Edition

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

70% positive (509 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
509 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$1.12 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.10)

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBrothers - A Tale of Two SonsDownward: Enhanced Edition
Release Date
September 3, 2013
July 13, 2017
Developers
Starbreeze Studios AB
Caracal Games
Publishers
505 Games
Plug In Digital
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
12
30

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

No PC requirements data available

Downward: Enhanced Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64 Bit and newer
  • Processor: Intel i3 6300 or AMD FX 8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 or AMD R9 380
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any Windows compatible card
  • Additional Notes: Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons or Downward: Enhanced Edition?

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons and Downward: Enhanced Edition are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 worth buying over Downward: Enhanced Edition?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Downward: Enhanced Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 10:58 PM UTC

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