Dear Esther: Landmark EditionVSThe Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Better Deal· Kinguin
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Better Deal· GAMIVOWinner
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
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
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice Comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
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.
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
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
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Dear Esther: Landmark Edition or The Vanishing of Ethan Carter?
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter 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 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. Dear Esther: Landmark Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 08:31 PM UTC