Torment: Tides of Numenera vs Tower of Time
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Tower of Time wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Tower of Time is $0.59 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Torment: Tides of Numenera | Tower of Time |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 62 |
| Quality | 74 | 79 |
| Value | 82 | 71 |
| Popularity | 27 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.41 | $0.82 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.5% positive | 82% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 8 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Torment: Tides of Numenera | Tower of Time |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 27, 2017 | April 12, 2018 |
| Developers | inXile Entertainment | Event Horizon |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios, inXile Entertainment | Event Horizon |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit) | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5 series or AMD equivalent | Intel i5 series or AMD equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Torment: Tides of Numenera or Tower of Time?
Tower of Time won the comparison against Torment: Tides of Numenera 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 Torment: Tides of Numenera worth buying over Tower of Time?
Based on the metrics, Tower of Time 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. Torment: Tides of Numenera currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:26 PM UTC