The Talos Principle vs The Talos Principle: Reawakened
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Talos Principle wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Talos Principle is $7.77 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Talos Principle | The Talos Principle: Reawakened |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 76 | 61 |
| Quality | 92 | 72 |
| Value | 80 | 77 |
| Popularity | 36 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.49 | $11.26 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.1% positive | 90.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 192 | 165 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
The Talos Principle
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$3.49−88%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$3.99−87%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$4.16−86%Buy The Talos Principle: Reawakened
Side by side over time
The Talos PrincipleThe Talos Principle: Reawakened
Details and requirements
| Item | The Talos Principle | The Talos Principle: Reawakened |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 11, 2014 | April 10, 2025 |
| Developers | Croteam | Croteam |
| Publishers | Devolver Digital, Croteam | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 64-bit | 64-bit Windows 10 (version 2004 or newer) |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad-core 3.0 GHz | 6 or 8 core CPU @ 3.0 GHz (AMD Ryzen 7, Intel core i5/i7) |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 | 8+ GB VRAM; Radeon RX 6800, GeForce RTX 3070, Intel Arc B580 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Talos Principle or The Talos Principle: Reawakened?
The Talos Principle won the comparison against The Talos Principle: Reawakened 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 Talos Principle worth buying over The Talos Principle: Reawakened?
Based on the metrics, The Talos Principle 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 Talos Principle currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:54 PM UTC