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The Escapists: The Walking DeadVSThe Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

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

The Escapists: The Walking Dead

The Escapists: The Walking Dead

Quality
60Popularity
23Value
84
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-93% $1.19
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VS
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPG
Quality
70Popularity
31Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈22h
-59% $8.26
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Winner

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
The Escapists: The Walking Dead
5 of 13 metrics
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.19 Wins
$8.26 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.59 Wins
$5.51 -
Best Current Discount
-93% Wins
-59% -
Sales Frequency
38 price changes -
107 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
66/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
62.7% positive -
86% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
735 -
7.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
461 -
6.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
274 Wins
1.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
18 Wins
Steam Recommendations
727 -
7.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
24 -
45 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages
7 languages
Release Date
Sep 2015 -
Jan 2020 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Escapists: The Walking Dead

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

MaybeThe Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
The Escapists: The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

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 Escapists: The Walking Dead

The Escapists: The Walking Dead

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -93% $1.19Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1412% $17.99View
Steam
Steam +1412% $17.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1412% $17.99View
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -59% $8.26Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +142% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +142% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

The Escapists: The Walking Dead

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

63% positive (735 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 66/100 — mixed reception from critics
735 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.19 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.14)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

86% positive (7,539 reviews) — very positive reception
7,539 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$8.26 — very accessible price
59% off — solid discount
Historical low: $5.51 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Strong +45% player growth
16 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Escapists: The Walking DeadThe Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
Release Date
September 30, 2015
January 23, 2020
Developers
Team17 Digital Ltd
Skydance Interactive
Publishers
Team17 Digital Ltd
Skydance Interactive
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
24
45

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Escapists: The Walking Dead

No PC requirements data available

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7 8700k / AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon Vega 56
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 40 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Escapists: The Walking Dead or The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners?

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners won the comparison against The Escapists: The Walking Dead 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 Escapists: The Walking Dead worth buying over The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners?

Based on the metrics, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners 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 Escapists: The Walking Dead currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:29 PM UTC

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