Tales of the Neon Sea vs The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Tales of the Neon Sea wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales is $0.33 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Tales of the Neon Sea | The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 58 |
| Quality | 69 | 74 |
| Value | 71 | 64 |
| Popularity | 29 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.77 | $0.44 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.6% positive | 92% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Tales of the Neon SeaThe Bookwalker: Thief of Tales
Details and requirements
| Item | Tales of the Neon Sea | The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 29, 2019 | June 22, 2023 |
| Developers | YiTi Games | DO MY BEST |
| Publishers | Thermite Games | tinyBuild |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7 and up |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-2300 | Dual-core |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 650 OR Radeon HD 7750 | GTX 1060 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Tales of the Neon Sea or The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales?
Tales of the Neon Sea won the comparison against The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales 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 of the Neon Sea worth buying over The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales?
Based on the metrics, Tales of the Neon Sea 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. Tales of the Neon Sea currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC