Back to browse

ConariumVSThe Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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

Conarium

Conarium

Quality
72Popularity
27Value
98
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
in 3 days
−91% $1.76
Buy Now
VS
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

Quality
85Popularity
31Value
81
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 22 hours
−86% $2.70
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
Conarium
7 of 14 metrics
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
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)
$1.76 Wins
$2.70 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.04 Wins
$2.76 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-86% -
Sales Frequency
27 price changes -
80 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
71/100 -
82/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
76.2% positive -
87.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K -
6.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K -
6.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
450 Wins
844 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
2 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.9K -
6.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
26 Wins
14 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2017 Wins
Sep 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeConarium

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

MaybeThe Vanishing of Ethan Carter

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Conarium
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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

Conarium

Conarium

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $1.76Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +12% $1.97View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1036% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +1036% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1036% $19.99View
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −86% $2.70Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +195% $7.97View
Steam
Steam +640% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +640% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +640% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Conarium

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

76% positive (1,889 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 71/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,889 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.76 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players — niche audience

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

88% positive (6,855 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
6,855 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.70 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.49)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +25% player growth
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsConariumThe Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Release Date
June 6, 2017
September 25, 2014
Developers
Stormling Studios
The Astronauts
Publishers
Iceberg Interactive
The Astronauts
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
26
14

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Conarium

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit and above
  • Processor: 3.50GHz Intel Core i5-4690K or AMD FX-9370
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R7 370
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 8 GB available space

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Conarium or The Vanishing of Ethan Carter?

Conarium and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Conarium worth buying over The Vanishing of Ethan Carter?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Conarium currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 05:32 AM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio© 2026

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.