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The Chrono JotterVSWhat Remains of Edith Finch

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

The Chrono Jotter

The Chrono Jotter

Quality
75Popularity
27Value
63
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-58% $5.05
Buy Now
VS
What Remains of Edith Finch

What Remains of Edith Finch

Quality
94Popularity
38Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4h
-77% $4.63
Buy Now

Winner

What Remains of Edith Finch wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

3
The Chrono Jotter
3 of 15 metrics
What Remains of Edith Finch
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.05 -
$4.63 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.36 Wins
$4.31 -
Best Current Discount
-58% -
-77% Wins
Sales Frequency
72 price changes -
105 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
94.3% positive -
95.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K -
45.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.8K -
43.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
109 Wins
2.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
76 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.9K -
44.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
9 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2021 Wins
Apr 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Chrono Jotter

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItWhat Remains of Edith Finch

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
The Chrono Jotter
What Remains of Edith Finch

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

The Chrono Jotter

The Chrono Jotter

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -58% $5.05Buy Now
Steam
Steam +137% $11.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +137% $11.99View
What Remains of Edith Finch

What Remains of Edith Finch

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -77% $4.63Buy Now
Steam
Steam +332% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +332% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +332% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

The Chrono Jotter

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

94% positive (1,928 reviews) — very positive reception
1,928 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$5.05 — very accessible price
58% off — solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

What Remains of Edith Finch

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

95% positive (45,442 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 89/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
45,442 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.63 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($4.06)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-64% player drop
38 concurrent players — niche audience
45,442 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Chrono JotterWhat Remains of Edith Finch
Release Date
August 25, 2021
April 24, 2017
Developers
Orca Layout
Giant Sparrow
Publishers
2P Games, Orca Layout
Annapurna Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
9

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Chrono Jotter

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista/7/8/10
  • Processor: 1.6Ghz Single Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1280 x 720 or Greater Resolution
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

What Remains of Edith Finch

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Chrono Jotter or What Remains of Edith Finch?

What Remains of Edith Finch won the comparison against The Chrono Jotter 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 Chrono Jotter worth buying over What Remains of Edith Finch?

Based on the metrics, What Remains of Edith Finch 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. What Remains of Edith Finch currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:25 AM UTC

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