Dear Esther: Landmark EditionVSQuern - Undying Thoughts
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Better Deal· Kinguin
Quern - Undying Thoughts
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Quern - Undying Thoughts wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Quern - Undying Thoughts
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 (2 * 2660), AMD A8-3850 (4 * 2900) or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1024 MB), AMD Radeon HD7770 (1024 MB)
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Quern - Undying Thoughts
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 950
- Storage: 9 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Dear Esther: Landmark Edition or Quern - Undying Thoughts?
Quern - Undying Thoughts 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 Quern - Undying Thoughts?
Based on the metrics, Quern - Undying Thoughts 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.
Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC