Kathy Rain: Director's Cut vs The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is $1.94 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Kathy Rain: Director's Cut | The Excavation of Hob's Barrow |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 74 | 66 |
| Quality | 91 | 88 |
| Value | 93 | 73 |
| Popularity | 26 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.69 | $0.75 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.9% positive | 92.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 14 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$2.69−82%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$3.15−79%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$14.99Buy The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
Side by side over time
Kathy Rain: Director's CutThe Excavation of Hob's Barrow
Details and requirements
| Item | Kathy Rain: Director's Cut | The Excavation of Hob's Barrow |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 26, 2021 | September 28, 2022 |
| Developers | Clifftop Games | Cloak and Dagger Games |
| Publishers | Raw Fury | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7,8,10, XP SP2 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 2.7 GHz Dual Core (and above, can run on single core) |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Direct3D, OpenGL, DirectX 5 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | — | Any |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Kathy Rain: Director's Cut or The Excavation of Hob's Barrow?
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow won the comparison against Kathy Rain: Director's Cut 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 Kathy Rain: Director's Cut worth buying over The Excavation of Hob's Barrow?
Based on the metrics, The Excavation of Hob's Barrow 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. Kathy Rain: Director's Cut currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC