Owlboy vs Rain World
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rain World wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Rain World is $1.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Owlboy | Rain World |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 74 | 70 |
| Quality | 87 | 83 |
| Value | 96 | 74 |
| Popularity | 29 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.66 | $1.66 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.9% positive | 94.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 1.2K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Owlboy | Rain World |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 1, 2016 | March 28, 2017 |
| Developers | D-Pad Studio | Videocult |
| Publishers | D-Pad Studio | Akupara Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 6th Gen i5 / 2nd Gen Ryzen (or better) |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce 7 Series / Radeon RX400 Series (or better) |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Owlboy or Rain World?
Rain World won the comparison against Owlboy 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 Owlboy worth buying over Rain World?
Based on the metrics, Rain World 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. Owlboy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC