Child of Light vs Dust: An Elysian Tail
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dust: An Elysian Tail wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Child of Light is R$7.48 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Child of Light | Dust: An Elysian Tail |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 75 | 65 |
| Quality | 86 | 76 |
| Value | 77 | 52 |
| Popularity | 33 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 13.50 | R$ 20.98 |
| Steam Review Score | 91% positive | 95.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 11 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Child of Light | Dust: An Elysian Tail |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 29, 2014 | May 24, 2013 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Montréal | Humble Hearts LLC |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Xbox Game Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Vista | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia GeForce GTX260 or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) | NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Child of Light or Dust: An Elysian Tail?
Dust: An Elysian Tail won the comparison against Child of Light 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 Child of Light worth buying over Dust: An Elysian Tail?
Based on the metrics, Dust: An Elysian Tail 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. Child of Light currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC