The Excavation of Hob's Barrow vs What Remains of Edith Finch
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
What Remains of Edith Finch wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is R$10.26 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Excavation of Hob's Barrow | What Remains of Edith Finch |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 66 | 82 |
| Quality | 88 | 94 |
| Value | 72 | 78 |
| Popularity | 28 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 3.73 | R$ 13.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.8% positive | 95.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 14 | 98 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Excavation of Hob's Barrow | What Remains of Edith Finch |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 28, 2022 | April 24, 2017 |
| Developers | Cloak and Dagger Games | Giant Sparrow |
| Publishers | Wadjet Eye Games | Annapurna Interactive |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7,8,10, XP SP2 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.7 GHz Dual Core (and above, can run on single core) | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Direct3D, OpenGL, DirectX 5 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | — |
| Sound Card (minimum) | Any | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Excavation of Hob's Barrow or What Remains of Edith Finch?
What Remains of Edith Finch won the comparison against The Excavation of Hob's Barrow 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 Excavation of Hob's Barrow 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:17 PM UTC