Psychonauts vs Tinykin
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Psychonauts wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Psychonauts is R$5.97 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Psychonauts | Tinykin |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 74 | 62 |
| Quality | 93 | 78 |
| Value | 51 | 68 |
| Popularity | 33 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 8.83 | R$ 14.80 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.6% positive | 97.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 73 | 13 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Psychonauts | Tinykin |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 11, 2006 | August 30, 2022 |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | Splashteam |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios, Double Fine Productions | tinyBuild |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 2000/XP | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.0 GHz Pentium(R) IV and AMD Athlon(tm) | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 512 MB of RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | , 128 MB GeForce FX 5600 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 9600 or higher | — |
| DirectX® (minimum) | version 9.0 or higher (included with game) | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 6.0 GB minimum hard drive space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Psychonauts or Tinykin?
Psychonauts won the comparison against Tinykin 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 Psychonauts worth buying over Tinykin?
Based on the metrics, Psychonauts 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. Tinykin currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC