The Unfinished Swan vs The Talos Principle
If you are torn between The Unfinished Swan and The Talos Principle, the two share Walking Simulator, Mystery and Exploration; here is how the numbers split. On raw data, The Talos Principle takes 0 categories against 4 for The Unfinished Swan.
| Metric | The Unfinished Swan | The Talos Principle | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.57 | ★ 4.16 | The Talos Principle by 0.59 (17%) |
| Metacritic | 81 | 85 | The Talos Principle by 4 (5%) |
| Catalog popularity | 1,993 adds | 5,018 adds | The Talos Principle by 3025 (152%) |
| Avg. playtime | 2h | 5h | The Talos Principle is longer |
| Platform families | 3 | 5 | The Talos Principle |
| Release year | 2012 | 2014 | The Talos Principle is newer by 2 yr |
Platform exclusives
- The Talos Principle only: Nintendo, Xbox
Verdict
The Talos Principle takes 4 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Walking Simulator, Mystery, Exploration and First-Person, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.
The Unfinished Swan
The Talos Principle