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Fears to Fathom - Norwood HitchhikeVSRefuted Wind

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

Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike

Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
71Popularity
28Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
Buy Now
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Refuted Wind

Refuted Wind

Quality
59Popularity
35Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$1.99
Buy Now

Winner

Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike
7 of 12 metrics
Refuted Wind
5 of 12 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$1.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$1.39 Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
6 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
87.3% positive Wins
76.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.0K Wins
142 -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.6K Wins
108 -
Negative Steam Reviews
377 -
34 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
12 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
2.9K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
6 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2022 -
Sep 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike

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

Wait for SaleRefuted Wind

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:
Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike
Refuted Wind

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

Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike

Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Refuted Wind

Refuted Wind

1 Store
Steam
Steam$1.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

87% positive (2,970 reviews) — very positive reception
2,970 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-6% minor player decrease
17 concurrent players — niche audience

Refuted Wind

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

76% positive (142 reviews) — mostly positive
142 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$1.99 — very accessible price
Historical low: $1.39 — room for better deals

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFears to Fathom - Norwood HitchhikeRefuted Wind
Release Date
January 6, 2022
September 26, 2024
Developers
Rayll
Tropical Games
Publishers
Rayll
Tropical Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
6

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: AMD FX-8350, 4.00 GHz / Intel Core i5-3470, 3.20 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon RX 590, 8 GB / GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 7 GB available space

Refuted Wind

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike or Refuted Wind?

Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike won the comparison against Refuted Wind 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 Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike worth buying over Refuted Wind?

Based on the metrics, Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike 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. Refuted Wind currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:14 AM UTC

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