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Sea of SolitudeVSWhat Remains of Edith Finch

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Sea of Solitude

Sea of Solitude

Quality
73Popularity
49Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 47 days
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
What Remains of Edith Finch

What Remains of Edith Finch

Quality
94Popularity
38Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−79% $4.21
Buy Now

Winner

What Remains of Edith Finch wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

4
Sea of Solitude
4 of 15 metrics
What Remains of Edith Finch
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$4.21 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.99 Wins
$4.31 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-79% Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
140 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
64/100 -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
82.5% positive -
95.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.1K -
46.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
914 -
44.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
194 Wins
2.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
123 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.1K -
45.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
22 Wins
9 -
Supported Languages
6 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2020 Wins
Apr 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSea of Solitude

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Worth ItWhat Remains of Edith Finch

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Sea of Solitude
What Remains of Edith Finch

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

Sea of Solitude

Sea of Solitude

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
What Remains of Edith Finch

What Remains of Edith Finch

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −79% $4.21Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $4.43View
Steam
Steam +19% $4.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +375% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +375% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Sea of Solitude

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

82% positive (1,108 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 64/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,108 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$19.99 — reasonable price

What Remains of Edith Finch

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

95% positive (46,165 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 89/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
46,165 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.21 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($4.06)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-71% player drop
68 concurrent players — niche audience
46,165 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSea of SolitudeWhat Remains of Edith Finch
Release Date
June 4, 2020
April 24, 2017
Developers
Jo-Mei Games
Giant Sparrow
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Annapurna Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
22
9

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Sea of Solitude

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Ryzen 3 1300X or Equivalent/ Intel i5 4690K or Equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon R9 290 or Equivalent/ GeForce GTX 960 or Equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

What Remains of Edith Finch

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Sea of Solitude or What Remains of Edith Finch?

What Remains of Edith Finch won the comparison against Sea of Solitude 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 Sea of Solitude worth buying over What Remains of Edith Finch?

Based on the metrics, What Remains of Edith Finch 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. What Remains of Edith Finch currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC

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