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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
63
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−85% $2.19
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VS
Downward: Enhanced Edition

Downward: Enhanced Edition

Quality
69Popularity
44Value
98
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
in 2 days
−89% $1.06
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Winner

Downward: Enhanced Edition wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Downward: Enhanced Edition is currently cheaper ($1.06 vs $2.19 for Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons) in USD — the more budget-friendly option right now.

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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)
$2.19 -
$1.06 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.42 -
$1.70 Wins
Best Current Discount
-85% -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
113 price changes Wins
78 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
90/100 Wins
77/100 -
Steam Review Score
94.4% positive Wins
70.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
33.8K Wins
508 -
Positive Steam Reviews
31.9K Wins
356 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.9K -
152 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
33.7K Wins
508 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
12 -
30 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages
9 languages
Release Date
Sep 2013 -
Jul 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBrothers - A Tale of Two Sons

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

Worth ItDownward: Enhanced Edition

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

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
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −85% $2.19Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +186% $6.27View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$14.99View
Steam
Steam$14.99View
Downward: Enhanced Edition

Downward: Enhanced Edition

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $1.06Buy Now
Steam
Steam +41% $1.49View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$9.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$9.99View

Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

Quality

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

94% positive (33,762 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 90/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
33,762 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.19 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.64 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-100% player drop
33,762 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 (508 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
508 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$1.06 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity
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

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

Downward: Enhanced Edition won the comparison against Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons 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 worth buying over Downward: Enhanced Edition?

Based on the metrics, Downward: Enhanced Edition 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: Sep 5, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC

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