The Novelist vs The Stanley Parable
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Stanley Parable wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Novelist is $14.31 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Novelist | The Stanley Parable |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 63 |
| Quality | 70 | 91 |
| Value | 76 | 53 |
| Popularity | 44 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.57 | $14.88 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.2% positive | 92.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 26 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
The NovelistThe Stanley Parable
Details and requirements
| Item | The Novelist | The Stanley Parable |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 10, 2013 | October 17, 2013 |
| Developers | Orthogonal Games | Galactic Cafe |
| Publishers | Orthogonal Games | Klei Publishing, Galactic Cafe |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2 GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 512 MB VRAM video card | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Novelist or The Stanley Parable?
The Stanley Parable won the comparison against The Novelist 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 Novelist worth buying over The Stanley Parable?
Based on the metrics, The Stanley Parable 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 Novelist currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:19 PM UTC