Dear Esther: Landmark Edition vs Nephise
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Dear Esther: Landmark Edition is $0.42 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 | Nephise |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 58 | 52 |
| Quality | 65 | 58 |
| Value | 74 | 50 |
| Popularity | 28 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.57 | $0.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 79% positive | 70.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 0 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dear Esther: Landmark Edition | Nephise |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 14, 2017 | March 14, 2017 |
| Developers | The Chinese Room, Robert Briscoe | Tonguç Bodur |
| Publishers | Secret Mode | Tonguç Bodur |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 | Windows 7 or higher 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 (2 * 2660), AMD A8-3850 (4 * 2900) or equivalent | Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 2.5 GHz or faster |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1024 MB), AMD Radeon HD7770 (1024 MB) | NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD RADEON R9 390X |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 3.9 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dear Esther: Landmark Edition or Nephise?
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition won the comparison against Nephise 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 Nephise?
Based on the metrics, Dear Esther: Landmark Edition 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, 02:18 PM UTC