What Remains of Edith Finch vs The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
What Remains of Edith Finch
+6
rating points
More player ratings
What Remains of Edith Finch
988 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
AdventureIndiePuzzle
Themes
HorrorMystery
Features
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Key Differences
Themes
What Remains of Edith Finch
Drama
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Thriller
Features
What Remains of Edith Finch
the game awards - best independent game - nomineethe game awards - best narrative - winnerthe game awards - games for impact - nomineegame consoleowl
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
detectivesurvival horrorrailway buildingseason fallastronaut
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | What Remains of Edith Finch | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Apr 24, 2017 | Sep 25, 2014 |
| Rating | 85/100 (988 ratings) | 79/100 (398 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePuzzle | AdventureIndiePuzzle |
| Themes | DramaHorrorMystery | HorrorMysteryThriller |
| Features | the game awards - best independent game - nomineethe game awards - best narrative - winnerthe game awards - games for impact - nomineegame consoleowlpregnancythe game awards - best narrative - nomineethe game awards 2017videotapecolor separationdeerdescendants of other charactersfixed cameramultiple gameplay perspectivesphotography | detectivesurvival horrorrailway buildingseason fallastronautchurchdisorientation zonefaceless protagonistforeshadowinggraveyardinvestigationsmine cart sequenceno hudparanormalpossession |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First person | First person |
| Platforms | Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS | Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
What Remains of Edith Finch and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Horror.
What Remains of Edith Finch stands out for Drama, the game awards - best independent game - nominee, the game awards - best narrative - winner, the game awards - games for impact - nominee, while The Vanishing of Ethan Carter stands out for Thriller, detective, survival horror, railway building.
What Remains of Edith Finch has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, First person, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.