Strange Antiquities vs Telling Lies
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Strange Antiquities wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Telling Lies is R$41.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Strange Antiquities | Telling Lies |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 64 |
| Quality | 90 | 69 |
| Value | 43 | 70 |
| Popularity | 29 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 54.99 | R$ 13.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 95% positive | 62.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 92 | 2 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Strange Antiquities | Telling Lies |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 17, 2025 | August 23, 2019 |
| Developers | Bad Viking | Sam Barlow, Half Mermaid |
| Publishers | Iceberg Interactive | Annapurna Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or above | — |
| Processor (minimum) | i3 10100 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 1060 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Strange Antiquities or Telling Lies?
Strange Antiquities won the comparison against Telling Lies 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 Strange Antiquities worth buying over Telling Lies?
Based on the metrics, Strange Antiquities 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. Telling Lies currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:48 PM UTC