The Walking Dead vs The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Walking Dead wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Walking Dead is $3.08 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Walking Dead | The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 75 | 76 |
| Quality | 92 | 77 |
| Value | 77 | 92 |
| Popularity | 38 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.91 | $4.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.4% positive | 96.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 203 | 797 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
The Walking Dead
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$1.91−87%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$1.95−87%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$2.69−82%Buy The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
Steam Cheapest Official store$4.99−90%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$7.56−85%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$8.15−84%Buy Side by side over time
The Walking DeadThe Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
Details and requirements
| Item | The Walking Dead | The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 24, 2012 | October 29, 2020 |
| Developers | Telltale Games | Skybound Games |
| Publishers | Skybound Games | Skybound Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 7 64Bit Service Pack 1 |
| Processor (minimum) | Core 2 Duo 2GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i5-2500K |
| Memory (minimum) | 3 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space (minimum) | 2 GB | — |
| Video Card (minimum) | ATI or nVidia card with 1024 MB RAM | — |
| DirectX® (minimum) | Direct X 9.0c | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Walking Dead or The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series?
The Walking Dead won the comparison against The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series 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 Walking Dead worth buying over The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series?
Based on the metrics, The Walking Dead 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 Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:07 PM UTC