The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales vs The End of the Sun
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales is $17.03 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales | The End of the Sun |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 56 |
| Quality | 74 | 77 |
| Value | 64 | 45 |
| Popularity | 27 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.44 | $17.47 |
| Steam Review Score | 92% positive | 97.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 0 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales | The End of the Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 22, 2023 | January 29, 2025 |
| Developers | DO MY BEST | The End of the Sun Forge |
| Publishers | tinyBuild | The End of the Sun Forge |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 and up | Windows 10 (64-bit) or later |
| Processor (minimum) | Dual-core | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT / Intel Core i7-8700 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GTX 1060 | Nvidia RTX 2070 SUPER / AMD Radeon RX 6700 / (8GB VRAM) |
| Storage (minimum) | 12 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales or The End of the Sun?
The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales won the comparison against The End of the Sun 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 The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales worth buying over The End of the Sun?
Based on the metrics, The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales 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 Bookwalker: Thief of Tales currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:19 PM UTC