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Doctor Who: The Lonely AssassinsVSFAKEBOOK

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

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
86Popularity
45Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−24% $4.57
Buy Now
VS
FAKEBOOK

FAKEBOOK

CasualIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
71Popularity
23Value
47
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 5 days
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins wins 10 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.

10
Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins
10 of 15 metrics
FAKEBOOK
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.57 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.75 Wins
$11.24 -
Best Current Discount
-24% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
39 price changes Wins
5 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
91.1% positive Wins
89.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
620 -
641 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
565 -
575 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
55 Wins
66 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
7 Wins
Steam Recommendations
617 Wins
614 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
10 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2021 -
Nov 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDoctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

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

Wait for SaleFAKEBOOK

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins
FAKEBOOK

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

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −24% $4.57Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +0% $4.59View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +31% $5.99View
Steam
Steam +31% $5.99View
FAKEBOOK

FAKEBOOK

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

Quality

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

91% positive (620 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
620 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.57 — very accessible price
24% off — modest discount
Historical low: $3.19 — room for better deals

FAKEBOOK

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (641 reviews) — very positive reception
641 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-57% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDoctor Who: The Lonely AssassinsFAKEBOOK
Release Date
March 18, 2021
November 10, 2024
Developers
Maze Theory
banjihagames
Publishers
Maze Theory
banjihagames
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
10

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5, Ryzen 5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GTX 1060, AMD RX 480 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Headphones recommended.

FAKEBOOK

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 - i7 Quad Core
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 750Ti / AMD Radeon R9 270x
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins or FAKEBOOK?

Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins won the comparison against FAKEBOOK 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 Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins worth buying over FAKEBOOK?

Based on the metrics, Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins 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. Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 01:29 AM UTC

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