The Vanishing of Ethan Carter vs Dreamfall Chapters
If you are torn between The Vanishing of Ethan Carter and Dreamfall Chapters, the two share Walking Simulator, Point & Click and Exploration; here is how the numbers split. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter wins 3 of our metrics to 1.
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Dreamfall Chapters| Metric | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter | Dreamfall Chapters | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.76 | ★ 3.83 | Dreamfall Chapters by 0.07 (2%) |
| Metacritic | 82 | 71 | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter by 11 (13%) |
| Catalog popularity | 3,890 adds | 2,024 adds | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter by 1866 (48%) |
| Avg. playtime | 4h | 6h | Dreamfall Chapters is longer |
| Platform families | 4 | 3 | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter |
| Release year | 2014 | 2014 | Same year |
Platform exclusives
- The Vanishing of Ethan Carter only: Nintendo
Verdict
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Walking Simulator, Point & Click, Exploration 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.