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Neverending NightmaresVSThey Breathe

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

Neverending Nightmares

Neverending Nightmares

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
72Popularity
53Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈13h
-67% $4.92
Buy Now
VS
They Breathe

They Breathe

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
70Popularity
48Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-50% $0.99
Buy Now

Winner

Neverending Nightmares wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
Neverending Nightmares
7 of 13 metrics
They Breathe
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.92 -
$0.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.82 -
$0.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-67% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
26 price changes -
31 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
68/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
77.4% positive -
87% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.1K Wins
964 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.6K Wins
839 -
Negative Steam Reviews
468 -
125 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
2.1K Wins
964 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
4 -
8 Wins
Supported Languages
16 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2014 Wins
May 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeNeverending Nightmares

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

MaybeThey Breathe

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Neverending Nightmares
They Breathe

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

Neverending Nightmares

Neverending Nightmares

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -67% $4.92Buy Now
Steam
Steam +205% $14.99View
They Breathe

They Breathe

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -50% $0.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +101% $1.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Neverending Nightmares

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

77% positive (2,075 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 68/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,075 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.92 — very accessible price
67% off — solid discount
Historical low: $3.74 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

They Breathe

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

87% positive (964 reviews) — very positive reception
964 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.99 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($0.98)

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsNeverending NightmaresThey Breathe
Release Date
September 26, 2014
May 23, 2014
Developers
Infinitap Games
The Working Parts
Publishers
Infinitap Games
The Working Parts
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
4
8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Neverending Nightmares or They Breathe?

Neverending Nightmares won the comparison against They Breathe 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 Neverending Nightmares worth buying over They Breathe?

Based on the metrics, Neverending Nightmares 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. Neverending Nightmares currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC

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