Cards of Cthulhu vs Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Cards of Cthulhu is $29.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cards of Cthulhu | Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 50 | 53 |
| Quality | 59 | 74 |
| Value | 46 | 50 |
| Popularity | 41 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.99 | $29.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 73.3% positive | 92.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 151 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Cards of Cthulhu
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cards of Cthulhu | Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 11, 2016 | August 17, 2022 |
| Developers | Awoker Games | Alioth Studio |
| Publishers | Awoker Games | Alioth Studio |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10, 64-bit versions only. |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i7-7700k |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GTX 1660 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cards of Cthulhu or Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend?
Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend won the comparison against Cards of Cthulhu 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 Cards of Cthulhu worth buying over Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend?
Based on the metrics, Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend 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. Touhou: Lost Branch of Legend currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC