Tales from the Borderlands vs The Walking Dead: A New Frontier
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Tales from the Borderlands wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Tales from the Borderlands is $1.62 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Tales from the Borderlands | The Walking Dead: A New Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 56 | 69 |
| Quality | 76 | 82 |
| Value | 51 | 79 |
| Popularity | 34 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.37 | $2.70 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.9% positive | 83.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 21 | 37 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Tales from the Borderlands
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$1.37−93%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$1.54−92%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$12.69−37%Buy The Walking Dead: A New Frontier
Steam Cheapest Official store$2.99−80%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$4.01−73%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$4.87−68%Buy Side by side over time
Tales from the BorderlandsThe Walking Dead: A New Frontier
Details and requirements
| Item | Tales from the Borderlands | The Walking Dead: A New Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 16, 2021 | December 20, 2016 |
| Developers | Telltale Games | Telltale Games |
| Publishers | 2K | Skybound Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Tales from the Borderlands or The Walking Dead: A New Frontier?
Tales from the Borderlands won the comparison against The Walking Dead: A New Frontier 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 Tales from the Borderlands worth buying over The Walking Dead: A New Frontier?
Based on the metrics, Tales from the Borderlands 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 Walking Dead: A New Frontier currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC