Owlboy vs The End Is Nigh
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Owlboy wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Owlboy is $12.33 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Owlboy | The End Is Nigh |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 74 | 56 |
| Quality | 87 | 90 |
| Value | 96 | 40 |
| Popularity | 29 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.66 | $14.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.9% positive | 93.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 10 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Owlboy | The End Is Nigh |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 1, 2016 | July 12, 2017 |
| Developers | D-Pad Studio | Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel |
| Publishers | D-Pad Studio | Edmund McMillen, Tyler Glaiel |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i7 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | nVidia 9999999999999GTX TI SLIx200 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 500 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Owlboy or The End Is Nigh?
Owlboy won the comparison against The End Is Nigh 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 The End Is Nigh?
Based on the metrics, Owlboy 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, 02:41 PM UTC