The Talos Principle vs The Witness
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Witness wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Witness is $2.06 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 Witness |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 76 | 75 |
| Quality | 92 | 86 |
| Value | 81 | 82 |
| Popularity | 36 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.49 | $1.43 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.1% positive | 85.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 192 | 276 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
The Talos PrincipleThe Witness
Details and requirements
| Item | The Talos Principle | The Witness |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 11, 2014 | January 26, 2016 |
| Developers | Croteam | Thekla, Inc. |
| Publishers | Devolver Digital, Croteam | Thekla, Inc. |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad-core 3.0 GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 | GeForce 780 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Talos Principle or The Witness?
The Witness won the comparison against The Talos Principle 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 Witness?
Based on the metrics, The Witness 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 Witness currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC