The Witness vs The Unfinished Swan
The Witness and The Unfinished Swan overlap on Surreal, Walking Simulator and Mystery, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. The Witness wins 4 of our metrics to 0.
The Witness
The Unfinished Swan| Metric | The Witness | The Unfinished Swan | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.01 | ★ 3.57 | The Witness by 0.44 (11%) |
| Metacritic | 87 | 81 | The Witness by 6 (7%) |
| Catalog popularity | 6,411 adds | 1,993 adds | The Witness by 4418 (69%) |
| Avg. playtime | 4h | 2h | The Witness is longer |
| Platform families | 4 | 3 | The Witness |
| Release year | 2016 | 2012 | The Witness is newer by 4 yr |
Platform exclusives
- The Witness only: Xbox
Verdict
The Witness takes 4 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Surreal, Walking Simulator, Mystery and Exploration, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.