Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition vs Thomas Was Alone
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Thomas Was Alone wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Thomas Was Alone is $2.65 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition | Thomas Was Alone |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 65 | 70 |
| Quality | 77 | 86 |
| Value | 80 | 83 |
| Popularity | 27 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.21 | $0.56 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.5% positive | 92.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition
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Details and requirements
| Item | Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition | Thomas Was Alone |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 24, 2016 | November 12, 2012 |
| Developers | Dumativa, Castro Brothers | Bithell Games |
| Publishers | CriticalLeap, Dumativa | Bithell Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ 2.0GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | VGA with DirectX9.0c and Shader Model 3.0 or Higher. (256MB) | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3560 MB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition or Thomas Was Alone?
Thomas Was Alone won the comparison against Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition 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 Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition worth buying over Thomas Was Alone?
Based on the metrics, Thomas Was Alone 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. Thomas Was Alone currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:52 PM UTC