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

Children of Morta

Children of Morta

ActionIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerMultiplayerIsometric +15
Quality
86Popularity
35Value
81
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−95% $1.15
Buy
VS
Tears of Vanfell

Tears of Vanfell

ActionIndieAdventureRPGMultiplayerTop-DownAction Roguelike +15
Quality
73Popularity
24Value
50
SteamBest price· Steam
$14.99
Buy

Winner

Children of Morta wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
12
Children of Morta
12 of 15 metrics
Tears of Vanfell
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.15 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.86 Wins
$11.99 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
232 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
82/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
88.7% positive -
100% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
18.5K Wins
31 -
Positive Steam Reviews
16.4K Wins
31 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.1K -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
257 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
18.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
45 Wins
27 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2019 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItChildren of Morta

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

Wait for SaleTears of Vanfell

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Children of Morta
Tears of Vanfell

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

Children of Morta

Children of Morta

6 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $1.15Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +31% $1.51View
Eneba
Eneba +99% $2.29View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$21.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$21.99View
Steam
Steam$21.99View
Tears of Vanfell

Tears of Vanfell

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy

Children of Morta

Quality

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

89% positive (18,454 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100: high marks from professional reviewers
18,454 reviews: large sample

Value

Very attractive price: excellent value for money right now.

$1.15: very accessible price
95% off: deep discount
Historical low: $0.86: room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 24% in recent days
133 concurrent players: smaller but active
18,454 total reviews: proven game with large community

Tears of Vanfell

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

100% positive (31 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
31 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$14.99: reasonable price
Historical low: $11.99: room for better deals
Game detailsChildren of MortaTears of Vanfell
Release date
September 3, 2019
September 25, 2026
Developers
Dead Mage
Lazy Cat Games
Publishers
11 bit studios
Vsoo Games, Lazy Cat Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows
Achievements
45
27

Children of Morta

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 960, Radeon RX 570 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Tears of Vanfell

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3+
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris Xe or equivalent
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Which is better: Children of Morta or Tears of Vanfell?

Children of Morta won the comparison against Tears of Vanfell 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 Children of Morta worth buying over Tears of Vanfell?

Based on the metrics, Children of Morta 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. Children of Morta currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 04:29 AM UTC

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