The Unfinished Swan vs The Witness
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Witness wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Witness is $1.78 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Unfinished Swan | The Witness |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 55 | 74 |
| Quality | 68 | 86 |
| Value | 62 | 81 |
| Popularity | 27 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.29 | $1.51 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.6% positive | 85.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 276 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
The Unfinished SwanThe Witness
Details and requirements
| Item | The Unfinished Swan | The Witness |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 10, 2020 | January 26, 2016 |
| Developers | Giant Sparrow | Thekla, Inc. |
| Publishers | Annapurna Interactive | Thekla, Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-3770 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | 2.4GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB | GeForce 780 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Unfinished Swan or The Witness?
The Witness won the comparison against The Unfinished Swan 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 Unfinished Swan 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, 01:07 PM UTC