Disco Elysium - The Final Cut vs The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales is $3.68 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Disco Elysium - The Final Cut | The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 80 | 58 |
| Quality | 96 | 74 |
| Value | 82 | 64 |
| Popularity | 41 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.12 | $0.44 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.6% positive | 92% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.2K | 4 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
Disco Elysium - The Final CutThe Bookwalker: Thief of Tales
Details and requirements
| Item | Disco Elysium - The Final Cut | The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 15, 2019 | June 22, 2023 |
| Developers | ZA/UM | DO MY BEST |
| Publishers | ZA/UM | tinyBuild |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 | Windows 7 and up |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 or AMD 1800 equivalent | Dual-core |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA Geforce 1060 or equivalent | GTX 1060 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Disco Elysium - The Final Cut or The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales?
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut won the comparison against The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales 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 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut worth buying over The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales?
Based on the metrics, Disco Elysium - The Final Cut 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. Disco Elysium - The Final Cut currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC