Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure vs Whispers of a Machine
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure is $2.14 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure | Whispers of a Machine |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 65 | 72 |
| Quality | 89 | 86 |
| Value | 69 | 94 |
| Popularity | 27 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.32 | $2.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.3% positive | 93.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$0.35−98%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$0.67−96%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.59−90%Buy 
Side by side over time
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir AdventureWhispers of a Machine
Details and requirements
| Item | Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure | Whispers of a Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 20, 2021 | April 17, 2019 |
| Developers | DigiTales Interactive | Clifftop Games, Faravid Interactive |
| Publishers | Assemble Entertainment, WhisperGames | Raw Fury |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | TBD | Windows 7 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 1 GHz or faster x86 or x64 processor |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 800 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure or Whispers of a Machine?
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure won the comparison against Whispers of a Machine 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 Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure worth buying over Whispers of a Machine?
Based on the metrics, Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure 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. Whispers of a Machine currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC