Life is Strange: Before the Storm vs Oxenfree
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Oxenfree is $10.09 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Life is Strange: Before the Storm | Oxenfree |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 65 |
| Quality | 87 | 87 |
| Value | 39 | 67 |
| Popularity | 37 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $16.63 | $6.54 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.2% positive | 91.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 41 | 6 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Life is Strange: Before the Storm | Oxenfree |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 31, 2017 | January 14, 2016 |
| Developers | Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) | Night School Studio |
| Publishers | Square Enix, Feral Interactive (Mac) | Night School Studio |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 8.1 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7GHz) or AMD Athlon X4 845 (3.5GHz) | Intel i5 2.5 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 6750 (or higher) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 14 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Life is Strange: Before the Storm or Oxenfree?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm won the comparison against Oxenfree 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 Life is Strange: Before the Storm worth buying over Oxenfree?
Based on the metrics, Life is Strange: Before the Storm 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. Oxenfree currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:16 PM UTC