Shortest Trip to Earth vs The Long Journey Home
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Long Journey Home wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Long Journey Home is R$11.02 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shortest Trip to Earth | The Long Journey Home |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 55 |
| Quality | 62 | 58 |
| Value | 72 | 80 |
| Popularity | 25 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 14.22 | R$ 3.20 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.7% positive | 57.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Shortest Trip to EarthThe Long Journey Home
Details and requirements
| Item | Shortest Trip to Earth | The Long Journey Home |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 15, 2019 | May 30, 2017 |
| Developers | Interactive Fate | Daedalic Studio West |
| Publishers | Interactive Fate | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft Windows 10 - 64 bit | Win 7, 8, 10, 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 or equivalent | 3GHz Quad Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce 1050 (1920x1080) | NVIDIA GeForce 970 / AMD Radeon R9 380 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 600 MB available space | 16 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shortest Trip to Earth or The Long Journey Home?
The Long Journey Home won the comparison against Shortest Trip to Earth 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 Shortest Trip to Earth worth buying over The Long Journey Home?
Based on the metrics, The Long Journey Home 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. The Long Journey Home currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:29 PM UTC