Manifold Garden vs The Witness
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Witness wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Witness is $0.08 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Manifold Garden | The Witness |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 71 | 74 |
| Quality | 92 | 86 |
| Value | 80 | 81 |
| Popularity | 31 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.59 | $1.51 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.3% positive | 85.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 276 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Manifold Garden | The Witness |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 20, 2020 | January 26, 2016 |
| Developers | William Chyr Studio | Thekla, Inc. |
| Publishers | William Chyr Studio | Thekla, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Win 7, 8, 10 | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4790k,4.00 GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia 1070 | GeForce 780 |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Manifold Garden or The Witness?
The Witness won the comparison against Manifold Garden 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 Manifold Garden worth buying over The Witness?
Based on the metrics, The Witness 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 Witness currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC