The Last of Us™ Part I vs Them and Us
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Last of Us™ Part I wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Them and Us is R$112.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Last of Us™ Part I | Them and Us |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 58 |
| Quality | 70 | 63 |
| Value | 70 | 72 |
| Popularity | 40 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 124.09 | R$ 11.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.4% positive | 75.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.4K | 4 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Last of Us™ Part I | Them and Us |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 28, 2023 | September 28, 2021 |
| Developers | Naughty Dog LLC, Iron Galaxy Studios | TendoGames Co., Ltd. |
| Publishers | PlayStation Publishing LLC | Cube Game, TendoGames Co., Ltd. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer) | Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700 | Core-i7 or an equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB) | GeForce GTX 970 or equivalent with 4GBs of VRAM |
| Storage (minimum) | 100 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | SSD Recommended | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Last of Us™ Part I or Them and Us?
The Last of Us™ Part I won the comparison against Them and Us 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 Last of Us™ Part I worth buying over Them and Us?
Based on the metrics, The Last of Us™ Part I 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. Them and Us currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:08 PM UTC