The End of the Sun vs Twelve Minutes
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Twelve Minutes wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Twelve Minutes is $11.88 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The End of the Sun | Twelve Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 56 | 63 |
| Quality | 77 | 73 |
| Value | 45 | 74 |
| Popularity | 38 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.47 | $5.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.9% positive | 73.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 29 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | The End of the Sun | Twelve Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 29, 2025 | August 19, 2021 |
| Developers | The End of the Sun Forge | Luis Antonio |
| Publishers | The End of the Sun Forge | Annapurna Interactive |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) or later | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT / Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia RTX 2070 SUPER / AMD Radeon RX 6700 / (8GB VRAM) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080, 8 GB | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, 8 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The End of the Sun or Twelve Minutes?
Twelve Minutes 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 End of the Sun worth buying over Twelve Minutes?
Based on the metrics, Twelve Minutes 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. Twelve Minutes currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:36 PM UTC