Slender: The Arrival vs The Guard
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Slender: The Arrival wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Guard is $6.21 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Slender: The Arrival | The Guard |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 64 | 43 |
| Quality | 78 | 46 |
| Value | 73 | 46 |
| Popularity | 32 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.20 | $0.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.1% positive | 57.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Slender: The ArrivalThe Guard
Details and requirements
| Item | Slender: The Arrival | The Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 28, 2013 | February 28, 2023 |
| Developers | Blue Isle Studios | STuNT |
| Publishers | Blue Isle Publishing | STuNT |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 8.1, 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-3570K or AMD FX-8310 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 670 / GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon HD 7870 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Slender: The Arrival or The Guard?
Slender: The Arrival won the comparison against The Guard 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 Slender: The Arrival worth buying over The Guard?
Based on the metrics, Slender: The Arrival 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. Slender: The Arrival currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:17 PM UTC