The Posthumous Investigation vs The Thaumaturge
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Thaumaturge wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Thaumaturge is $7.48 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Posthumous Investigation | The Thaumaturge |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 62 | 58 |
| Quality | 86 | 67 |
| Value | 67 | 70 |
| Popularity | 22 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.76 | $4.28 |
| Steam Review Score | 94% positive | 81.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9 | 50 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Posthumous Investigation | The Thaumaturge |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 31, 2026 | March 4, 2024 |
| Developers | Mother Gaia Studio | Fool's Theory |
| Publishers | Infini Fun, CriticalLeap | 11 bit studios |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Multi-core 2.5GHz or faster | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6 core with 3,5 Ghz) or Intel i5-10400F (6 core with 2,9 Ghz) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent | Radeon 6700xt (12GB) or Nvidia RTX 3060 TI (8GB) or Intel Arc A770 16GB |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Posthumous Investigation or The Thaumaturge?
The Thaumaturge won the comparison against The Posthumous Investigation 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 Posthumous Investigation worth buying over The Thaumaturge?
Based on the metrics, The Thaumaturge 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 Thaumaturge currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC