Technobabylon vs The Longest Journey
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Longest Journey wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Longest Journey is $0.96 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Technobabylon | The Longest Journey |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 67 |
| Quality | 89 | 90 |
| Value | 76 | 75 |
| Popularity | 25 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.00 | $3.04 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.6% positive | 89.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
TechnobabylonThe Longest Journey
Details and requirements
| Item | Technobabylon | The Longest Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 21, 2015 | May 1, 2007 |
| Developers | Technocrat Games | Funcom |
| Publishers | Wadjet Eye Games | Funcom |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows ME or higher | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Pentium or higher | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 64 MB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 640x400, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 5.2 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Technobabylon or The Longest Journey?
The Longest Journey won the comparison against Technobabylon 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 Technobabylon worth buying over The Longest Journey?
Based on the metrics, The Longest Journey 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. Technobabylon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC