The Vanishing of Ethan Carter vs Slender: The Arrival
If you are torn between The Vanishing of Ethan Carter and Slender: The Arrival, the two share Walking Simulator, Short 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
Slender: The Arrival| Metric | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter | Slender: The Arrival | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.76 | ★ 3.04 | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter by 0.72 (19%) |
| Metacritic | 82 | 65 | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter by 17 (21%) |
| Catalog popularity | 3,890 adds | 1,334 adds | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter by 2556 (66%) |
| Avg. playtime | 4h | 2h | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is longer |
| Platform families | 4 | 5 | Slender: The Arrival |
| Release year | 2014 | 2013 | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is newer by 1 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Slender: The Arrival only: Mobile
Verdict
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Walking Simulator, Short, Exploration and Horror, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.