Dispatch vs Tales from the Borderlands
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dispatch wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Tales from the Borderlands is $22.62 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dispatch | Tales from the Borderlands |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 79 | 56 |
| Quality | 94 | 76 |
| Value | 80 | 51 |
| Popularity | 43 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $23.99 | $1.37 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.5% positive | 93.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 830 | 21 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dispatch | Tales from the Borderlands |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 22, 2025 | February 16, 2021 |
| Developers | AdHoc Studio | Telltale Games |
| Publishers | AdHoc Studio | 2K |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) or later | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7400 CPU / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or higher | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 580 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dispatch or Tales from the Borderlands?
Dispatch won the comparison against Tales from the Borderlands 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 Dispatch worth buying over Tales from the Borderlands?
Based on the metrics, Dispatch 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. Dispatch currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:19 PM UTC