I'd choose TWD for it's awesomeness (great overall package with epic coding) and being a tougher shorter game-time pin. These are my general play style preferences too.

I'd chose TSPP if I wanted a longer game time pin with more stop and go. Long game-time pins just don't suit my preferences (and time) as much. Although I do like to have variety in a collection, so a long game-time pin, while a minority in my collection, is still nice to have.

GB for me is like TWD but with less awesomeness.

GL OP. There is no wrong answer, just personal preferences. Each one of those pins has its fans.

TWD Prem/LE is worth it for sure to most people. Overall, it handily as well as significantly wins the ratings over the Pro. There is a lot to love from its added features. And TWD Prem/LE has one of the most significant added-feature sets from Stern over the pro. The ability to have multiple sound packages is amazing too. From multiple actor versions and alternate music versions (even now a grateful dead), no other pin has so much in enthusiast supported options available. The TWD club has been the best one I've been involved in; a great bunch of supporting members.

It has a unique layout for a newer pin and may be some of the best coding ever. If you are good enough to get over the difficulty this pin is so much fun to play. Its modular coding and play encourages varied approaches that are equally rewarding and keep it fresh. So much depth and variety to see and explore. Add in great theme integration with modes (e.g., CDC, tunnel, BG, Barn, WW, Prison, Riot, Horde, Terminus, Last man standing), visuals, lighting, sounds, and intensity and you have what many are rating and calling a great pin. It's the spiritual successor to MET, and both Lyman and Borg have mentioned how it has been one of their favorites. Watch some game play videos, I think its appeal comes out nicely there. Watch horde mode for example. The best mode in all of pinball imo. And that is just one of many parts.

And still, it isn't for everyone. Different strokes for different folks.

If it was on location, either version of TWD can be brutal. Try a well-setup home pin to see what it can really offer. That means some of the little things people harp on will not be an issue, such as a clunky left ramp or stdm drains from the magnets or pops.