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Fable AnniversaryVSThe Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Fable Anniversary

Fable Anniversary

Quality
70Popularity
34Value
55
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈22h
-16% $29.38
Buy Now
VS
The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

ActionAdventureRPG
Quality
72Popularity
24Value
39
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-79% $4.10
Buy Now

Winner

Fable Anniversary wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 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.

9
Fable Anniversary
9 of 15 metrics
The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled
6 of 15 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.38 -
$4.10 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$11.54 -
$3.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-16% -
-79% Wins
Sales Frequency
96 price changes Wins
16 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
70/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
86% positive Wins
77.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
14.3K Wins
978 -
Positive Steam Reviews
12.3K Wins
755 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.0K -
223 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
154 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
14.1K Wins
971 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 -
51 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2014 Wins
Dec 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeFable Anniversary

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

Wait for SaleThe Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Fable Anniversary
The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

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

Fable Anniversary

Fable Anniversary

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -16% $29.38Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +19% $34.99View
Steam
Steam +19% $34.99View
The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -79% $4.10Buy Now
Steam
Steam +388% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Fable Anniversary

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

86% positive (14,261 reviews) — very positive reception
14,261 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$29.38 — mid-range price
16% off — minor discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+11% player growth
168 concurrent players — smaller but active
14,261 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

77% positive (978 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 70/100 — generally favorable from critics
978 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$4.10 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.99)

Popularity

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

+20% player growth
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFable AnniversaryThe Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled
Release Date
September 12, 2014
December 11, 2009
Developers
Lionhead Studios
inXile Entertainment
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios
Xbox Game Studios, inXile Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
50
51

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Fable Anniversary

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Quad 2.33GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Fable Anniversary or The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled?

Fable Anniversary won the comparison against The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled 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 Fable Anniversary worth buying over The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled?

Based on the metrics, Fable Anniversary 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. Fable Anniversary currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC

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