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Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's StoneVSTales [PC]

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

Quality
70Popularity
39Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-89% $1.72
Buy Now
VS
Tales [PC]

Tales [PC]

Quality
60Popularity
35Value
42
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-22% $1.55
Buy Now

Winner

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 10 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

7
Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone
7 of 10 metrics
Tales [PC]
3 of 10 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.72 -
$1.56 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.78 -
$0.59 Wins
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-22% -
Sales Frequency
39 price changes Wins
15 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
89.1% positive Wins
77.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
258 Wins
142 -
Positive Steam Reviews
230 Wins
110 -
Negative Steam Reviews
28 Wins
32 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Apr 2016 -
Nov 2016 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleTales [PC]

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone
Tales [PC]

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

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $1.72Buy Now
Steam
Steam +772% $14.99View
Tales [PC]

Tales [PC]

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -22% $1.55Buy Now
Steam
Steam +28% $1.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

89% positive (258 reviews) — very positive reception
258 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.72 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.69)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Tales [PC]

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (142 reviews) — mostly positive
142 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$1.55 — very accessible price
22% off — modest discount

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMythic Wonders: The Philosopher's StoneTales [PC]
Release Date
April 21, 2016
November 14, 2016
Developers
Organic 2 Digital Studio
Ape Marina
Publishers
Artifex Mundi
Screen 7
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone or Tales [PC]?

Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone won the comparison against Tales [PC] 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 Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone worth buying over Tales [PC]?

Based on the metrics, Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone 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. Mythic Wonders: The Philosopher's Stone currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC

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