Catherine Classic vs The Quarry
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Quarry wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Quarry is $1.16 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Catherine Classic | The Quarry |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 68 |
| Quality | 85 | 68 |
| Value | 74 | 83 |
| Popularity | 32 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.69 | $3.53 |
| Steam Review Score | 88% positive | 83.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 50 | 244 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Catherine ClassicThe Quarry
Details and requirements
| Item | Catherine Classic | The Quarry |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 10, 2019 | June 9, 2022 |
| Developers | ATLUS | Supermassive Games |
| Publishers | SEGA | 2K Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | AMD Ryzen 7-3800XT \ Intel i9-10900K |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5700 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 50 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Catherine Classic or The Quarry?
The Quarry won the comparison against Catherine Classic 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 Catherine Classic worth buying over The Quarry?
Based on the metrics, The Quarry 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. The Quarry currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:07 PM UTC