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Life is Strange: Before the StormVSThe Wolf Among Us

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Quality
87Popularity
37Value
49
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−3% $16.54
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The Wolf Among Us

The Wolf Among Us

Quality
94Popularity
36Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−64% $5.41
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Winner

The Wolf Among Us wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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4
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
4 of 15 metrics
The Wolf Among Us
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$16.54 -
$5.41 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.79 -
$4.67 Wins
Best Current Discount
-3% -
-64% Wins
Sales Frequency
67 price changes -
135 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive -
97.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
33.5K Wins
32.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
31.2K -
31.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
2.3K -
708 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
35 -
112 Wins
Steam Recommendations
33.4K Wins
32.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
34 -
35 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
1 language -
Release Date
Aug 2017 Wins
Oct 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeLife is Strange: Before the Storm

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Worth ItThe Wolf Among Us

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
The Wolf Among Us

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

Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Life is Strange: Before the Storm

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The Wolf Among Us

The Wolf Among Us

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −64% $5.41Buy Now
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GAMIVO +3% $5.55View
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Green Man Gaming +177% $14.99View
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Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (33,474 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
33,474 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$16.54 — reasonable price
3% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($13.79)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-33% player decline
31 concurrent players — niche audience
33,474 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Wolf Among Us

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

98% positive (32,422 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
32,422 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.41 — very accessible price
64% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($4.61)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-9% minor player decrease
115 concurrent players — smaller but active
32,422 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsLife is Strange: Before the StormThe Wolf Among Us
Release Date
August 31, 2017
October 11, 2013
Developers
Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux), Deck Nine
Telltale
Publishers
Square Enix, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Telltale
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
34
35

Life is Strange: Before the Storm

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7GHz) or AMD Athlon X4 845 (3.5GHz)
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 14 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported.

The Wolf Among Us

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.3 Ghz or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c sound device
  • Additional Notes: Not recommended for Intel integrated graphics
Which is better: Life is Strange: Before the Storm or The Wolf Among Us?

The Wolf Among Us won the comparison against Life is Strange: Before the Storm 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 The Wolf Among Us?

Based on the metrics, The Wolf Among Us 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 Wolf Among Us currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 07:50 PM UTC

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