Dreamfall Chapters vs Whispers of a Machine
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Whispers of a Machine wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Whispers of a Machine is R$17.05 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dreamfall Chapters | Whispers of a Machine |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 73 |
| Quality | 77 | 86 |
| Value | 67 | 73 |
| Popularity | 28 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 30.04 | R$ 12.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.2% positive | 93.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 1 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dreamfall Chapters | Whispers of a Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 21, 2017 | April 17, 2019 |
| Developers | Red Thread Games | Clifftop Games, Faravid Interactive |
| Publishers | Red Thread Games | Raw Fury |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 7 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core i5 2.5GHz | 1 GHz or faster x86 or x64 processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | ATI or Nvidia card with 2GB VRAM | DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0c |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dreamfall Chapters or Whispers of a Machine?
Whispers of a Machine won the comparison against Dreamfall Chapters 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 Dreamfall Chapters worth buying over Whispers of a Machine?
Based on the metrics, Whispers of a Machine 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. Whispers of a Machine currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:13 PM UTC