Night in the Woods vs Life is Strange
Night in the Woods and Life is Strange overlap on Walking Simulator, Mystery and Female Protagonist, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. Night in the Woods wins 3 of our metrics to 1.
Night in the Woods
Life is Strange| Metric | Night in the Woods | Life is Strange | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.25 | ★ 4.12 | Night in the Woods by 0.13 (3%) |
| Metacritic | 88 | 83 | Night in the Woods by 5 (6%) |
| Catalog popularity | 2,684 adds | 15,960 adds | Life is Strange by 13276 (495%) |
| Avg. playtime | 6h | 6h | Similar length |
| Platform families | 5 | 4 | Night in the Woods |
| Release year | 2017 | 2015 | Night in the Woods is newer by 2 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Night in the Woods only: Nintendo
Verdict
Night in the Woods takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Walking Simulator, Mystery, Female Protagonist and Great Soundtrack, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.