Fading Afternoon vs The Legend of Tianding
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Legend of Tianding wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Legend of Tianding is $4.73 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Fading Afternoon | The Legend of Tianding |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 67 |
| Quality | 66 | 89 |
| Value | 93 | 74 |
| Popularity | 24 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.99 | $1.26 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.8% positive | 94.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Fading Afternoon
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Details and requirements
| Item | Fading Afternoon | The Legend of Tianding |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 14, 2023 | November 1, 2021 |
| Developers | yeo | Creative Games Computer Graphics Corporation, Neon Doctrine |
| Publishers | IndieArk, yeo | Raw Fury, Neon Doctrine |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 Version 18362.0 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | — | AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel i5 Skylake |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia GTX 970 | AMD RX 570 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Fading Afternoon or The Legend of Tianding?
The Legend of Tianding won the comparison against Fading Afternoon 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 Fading Afternoon worth buying over The Legend of Tianding?
Based on the metrics, The Legend of Tianding 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. Fading Afternoon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:25 PM UTC