Journey vs Sky: Children of the Light
If you are torn between Journey and Sky: Children of the Light, the two share peaceful, Beautiful and 3D; here is how the numbers split. Journey wins 3 of our metrics to 1.
Journey
Sky: Children of the Light| Metric | Journey | Sky: Children of the Light | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.32 | ★ 4.00 | Journey by 0.32 (7%) |
| Metacritic | 92 | 82 | Journey by 10 (11%) |
| Catalog popularity | 8,650 adds | 630 adds | Journey by 8020 (93%) |
| Avg. playtime | 2h | 1h | Journey is longer |
| Platform families | 3 | 4 | Sky: Children of the Light |
| Release year | 2012 | 2019 | Sky: Children of the Light is newer by 7 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Sky: Children of the Light only: Nintendo
Verdict
Journey takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on peaceful, Beautiful, 3D and Family Friendly, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.