Dust: An Elysian Tail vs Ori and the Blind Forest
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Ori and the Blind Forest wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Dust: An Elysian Tail is $1.76 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dust: An Elysian Tail | Ori and the Blind Forest |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 61 |
| Quality | 76 | 92 |
| Value | 74 | 40 |
| Popularity | 34 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.34 | $6.10 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.1% positive | 93.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 143 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Dust: An Elysian Tail
Ori and the Blind Forest
Side by side over time
Dust: An Elysian TailOri and the Blind Forest
Details and requirements
| Item | Dust: An Elysian Tail | Ori and the Blind Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 24, 2013 | March 10, 2015 |
| Developers | Humble Hearts LLC | Moon Studios GmbH |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | Xbox Game Studios |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better | — |
| Direct X® (minimum) | 10, Windows Media Player | — |
| Hard Disk Space (minimum) | 1.5 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dust: An Elysian Tail or Ori and the Blind Forest?
Ori and the Blind Forest won the comparison against Dust: An Elysian Tail 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 Dust: An Elysian Tail worth buying over Ori and the Blind Forest?
Based on the metrics, Ori and the Blind Forest 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. Dust: An Elysian Tail currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Related comparisons
Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:29 PM UTC