I Expect You To Die vs The Magic Circle
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
I Expect You To Die wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Magic Circle is $11.73 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | I Expect You To Die | The Magic Circle |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 73 |
| Quality | 88 | 86 |
| Value | 67 | 79 |
| Popularity | 27 | 49 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $15.11 | $3.38 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.1% positive | 91.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | I Expect You To Die | The Magic Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 25, 2017 | July 9, 2015 |
| Developers | Schell Games | Question |
| Publishers | Schell Games | Question |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA 8800GT 512MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD4830 512MB graphics card or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: I Expect You To Die or The Magic Circle?
I Expect You To Die won the comparison against The Magic Circle 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 I Expect You To Die worth buying over The Magic Circle?
Based on the metrics, I Expect You To Die 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. The Magic Circle currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:49 PM UTC