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DispatchVSThe Wolf Among Us

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Dispatch

Dispatch

ActionStrategyCasualIndieAdventureSingleplayerCinematicComedy +13
Quality
94Popularity
43Value
50
SteamBest price· Steam
$29.99
Buy
VS
The Wolf Among Us

The Wolf Among Us

ActionCasualAdventureSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackCinematic +15
Quality
94Popularity
36Value
75
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−65% $5.22
Buy

Winner

Dispatch wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Buy on Steam
8
Dispatch
8 of 15 metrics
The Wolf Among Us
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$5.22 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$23.99 -
$4.61 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-65% Wins
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
177 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
87/100 Wins
85/100 -
Steam Review Score
97.5% positive -
97.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
174.7K Wins
32.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
170.3K Wins
31.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.4K -
709 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
786 Wins
71 -
Steam Recommendations
175.7K Wins
32.3K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
36 Wins
35 -
Supported Languages
16 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Oct 2025 Wins
Oct 2013 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeDispatch

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItThe Wolf Among Us

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Dispatch
The Wolf Among Us

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Dispatch

Dispatch

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy
The Wolf Among Us

The Wolf Among Us

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −65% $5.22Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $5.32View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +44% $7.50View
GamersGate
GamersGate +187% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +187% $14.99View

Dispatch

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

97% positive (174,620 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 87/100: high marks from professional reviewers
174,620 reviews: very large sample

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$29.99: mid-range price
Historical low: $23.99: room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

558 concurrent players: smaller but active
252 new reviews: still being discovered
174,620 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

The Wolf Among Us

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews: the vast majority of players recommend it.

98% positive (32,550 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 85/100: high marks from professional reviewers
32,550 reviews: large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.22: very accessible price
65% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($4.61)

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

Players down 53% in recent days
34 concurrent players: niche audience
32,550 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsDispatchThe Wolf Among Us
Release date
October 22, 2025
October 11, 2013
Developers
AdHoc Studio
Telltale
Publishers
AdHoc Studio
Telltale
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
36
35

Dispatch

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
  • Processor: Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7400 CPU / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or higher
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

The Wolf Among Us

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.3 Ghz or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c sound device
  • Additional Notes: Not recommended for Intel integrated graphics
Which is better: Dispatch or The Wolf Among Us?

Dispatch won the comparison against The Wolf Among Us 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 The Wolf Among Us?

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. The Wolf Among Us currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:13 AM UTC

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