Dear Esther: Landmark Edition vs Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island is R$1.83 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dear Esther: Landmark Edition | Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 62 |
| Quality | 65 | 85 |
| Value | 60 | 58 |
| Popularity | 28 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 2.86 | R$ 0.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 79% positive | 94% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$2.86−86%Buy 
Steam Official storeR$3.99−80%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplaceR$4.95−75%Buy Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
Side by side over time
Dear Esther: Landmark EditionFrog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
Details and requirements
| Item | Dear Esther: Landmark Edition | Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 14, 2017 | November 22, 2018 |
| Developers | The Chinese Room, Robert Briscoe | Grace Bruxner, Thomas Bowker |
| Publishers | Secret Mode | SUPERHOT PRESENTS, worm club |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 (2 * 2660), AMD A8-3850 (4 * 2900) or equivalent | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1024 MB), AMD Radeon HD7770 (1024 MB) | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dear Esther: Landmark Edition or Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island?
Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island won the comparison against Dear Esther: Landmark Edition 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 Dear Esther: Landmark Edition worth buying over Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island?
Based on the metrics, Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island 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. Dear Esther: Landmark Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:46 PM UTC