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Pendragon: Narrative TacticsVSTalisman: Digital 5th Edition

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

Pendragon: Narrative Tactics

Pendragon: Narrative Tactics

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
64Popularity
33Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$16.99
Buy Now
VS
Talisman: Digital 5th Edition

Talisman: Digital 5th Edition

StrategyAdventureRPG
Quality
57Popularity
19Value
34
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-86% $4.09
Buy Now

Winner

Talisman: Digital 5th Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

This isn't its moment. Right now, there are better options or better times to consider this one.

3
Pendragon: Narrative Tactics
3 of 12 metrics
Talisman: Digital 5th Edition
9 of 12 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$16.99 -
$4.09 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.79 -
$2.12 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-86% Wins
Sales Frequency
8 price changes -
70 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
74/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
69.4% positive -
71.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
111 -
216 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
77 -
155 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
34 Wins
61 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
12 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Sep 2020 -
Nov 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SalePendragon: Narrative Tactics

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

Skip ThisTalisman: Digital 5th Edition

This isn't its moment. Right now, there are better options or better times to consider this one.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Pendragon: Narrative Tactics
Talisman: Digital 5th Edition

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

Pendragon: Narrative Tactics

Pendragon: Narrative Tactics

1 Store
Steam
Steam$16.99Buy Now
Talisman: Digital 5th Edition

Talisman: Digital 5th Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -86% $4.09Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +633% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +633% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Pendragon: Narrative Tactics

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

69% positive (111 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
111 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$16.99 — reasonable price

Talisman: Digital 5th Edition

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

72% positive (216 reviews) — mostly positive
216 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$4.09 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-54% player drop
13 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPendragon: Narrative TacticsTalisman: Digital 5th Edition
Release Date
September 22, 2020
November 14, 2024
Developers
inkle Ltd
Nomad Games
Publishers
inkle Ltd
Nomad Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Pendragon: Narrative Tactics or Talisman: Digital 5th Edition?

Talisman: Digital 5th Edition won the comparison against Pendragon: Narrative Tactics 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 Pendragon: Narrative Tactics worth buying over Talisman: Digital 5th Edition?

Based on the metrics, Talisman: Digital 5th Edition 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. Pendragon: Narrative Tactics currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC

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