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The Excavation of Hob's BarrowVSWhat Remains of Edith Finch

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

Quality
88Popularity
27Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−95% $0.78
Buy Now
VS
What Remains of Edith Finch

What Remains of Edith Finch

Quality
94Popularity
38Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−79% $4.23
Buy Now

Winner

What Remains of Edith Finch wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

6
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
6 of 15 metrics
What Remains of Edith Finch
9 of 15 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.78 Wins
$4.23 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.28 Wins
$4.31 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-79% -
Sales Frequency
66 price changes -
141 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
93.3% positive -
95.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.3K -
46.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K -
44.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
154 Wins
2.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
13 -
123 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.3K -
45.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
40 Wins
9 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2022 Wins
Apr 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Excavation of Hob's Barrow

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Worth ItWhat Remains of Edith Finch

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
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 Excavation of Hob's Barrow

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $0.78Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1822% $14.99View
What Remains of Edith Finch

What Remains of Edith Finch

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −79% $4.23Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $4.44View
Steam
Steam +18% $4.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +373% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +373% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

93% positive (2,288 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,288 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$0.78 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-46% player decline
13 concurrent players — niche audience

What Remains of Edith Finch

Quality

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

95% positive (46,121 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 89/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
46,121 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.23 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($4.06)

Popularity

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

Strong +35% player growth
112 concurrent players — smaller but active
46,121 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Excavation of Hob's BarrowWhat 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
Achievements
40
9

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7,8,10, XP SP2
  • Processor: 2.7 GHz Dual Core (and above, can run on single core)
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Direct3D, OpenGL, DirectX 5
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

What Remains of Edith Finch

Recommended

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

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.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:33 AM UTC

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