Cradle vs The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is $6.76 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cradle | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 67 |
| Quality | 66 | 85 |
| Value | 50 | 75 |
| Popularity | 53 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.59 | $4.03 |
| Steam Review Score | 70.1% positive | 87.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 1 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Cradle | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 24, 2015 | September 25, 2014 |
| Developers | Flying Cafe for Semianimals | The Astronauts |
| Publishers | Flying Cafe for Semianimals | The Astronauts |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | WindowsXP SP3 or higher | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX11 compliant card with 1GB | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cradle or The Vanishing of Ethan Carter?
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter won the comparison against Cradle 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 Cradle worth buying over The Vanishing of Ethan Carter?
Based on the metrics, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter 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 Vanishing of Ethan Carter currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:17 PM UTC