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The Franz Kafka VideogameVSThe Journey Down: Chapter One

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

The Franz Kafka Videogame

The Franz Kafka Videogame

Quality
59Popularity
45Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−93% $0.52
Buy Now
VS
The Journey Down: Chapter One

The Journey Down: Chapter One

Quality
79Popularity
46Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−85% $1.03
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
The Franz Kafka Videogame
7 of 14 metrics
The Journey Down: Chapter One
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.52 Wins
$1.03 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.54 Wins
$1.14 -
Best Current Discount
-93% Wins
-85% -
Sales Frequency
42 price changes Wins
30 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
64/100 -
72/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
62.9% positive -
87% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
645 -
713 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
406 -
620 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
239 -
93 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
642 -
714 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
12 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2017 Wins
Jan 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Franz Kafka Videogame

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

Worth ItThe Journey Down: Chapter One

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
The Franz Kafka Videogame
The Journey Down: Chapter One

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 Franz Kafka Videogame

The Franz Kafka Videogame

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −93% $0.52Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +12% $0.58View
Steam
Steam +100% $1.04View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1244% $6.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1244% $6.99View
The Journey Down: Chapter One

The Journey Down: Chapter One

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −85% $1.03Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +19% $1.23View
Steam
Steam +239% $3.49View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +579% $6.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

The Franz Kafka Videogame

Quality

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

63% positive (645 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 64/100 — mixed reception from critics
645 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$0.52 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.41 — room for better deals

The Journey Down: Chapter One

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

87% positive (713 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
713 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.03 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.02)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Franz Kafka VideogameThe Journey Down: Chapter One
Release Date
April 6, 2017
January 9, 2013
Developers
Denis Galanin (mif2000)
SkyGoblin
Publishers
Daedalic Entertainment
SkyGoblin
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
12

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Franz Kafka Videogame

No PC requirements data available

The Journey Down: Chapter One

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows XP SP 2+, Windows Vista, Windows 7
  • Processor:1.8 GHz CPU
  • Memory:1 GB RAM
  • Graphics:Direct X 9.0c compatible video card
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:1 GB HD space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Franz Kafka Videogame or The Journey Down: Chapter One?

The Franz Kafka Videogame and The Journey Down: Chapter One are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Franz Kafka Videogame worth buying over The Journey Down: Chapter One?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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 Journey Down: Chapter One currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 07:06 AM UTC

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