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A Light in the DarkVSFatal Twelve

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

A Light in the Dark

A Light in the Dark

Quality
74Popularity
51Value
46
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈6d
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Fatal Twelve

Fatal Twelve

Quality
74Popularity
24Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈16d
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

A Light in the Dark wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

7
A Light in the Dark
7 of 12 metrics
Fatal Twelve
5 of 12 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 Wins
$19.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$8.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
3 price changes -
10 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
92.5% positive
92.5% positive
Total Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
929 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
859 -
Negative Steam Reviews
114 -
70 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
1 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.5K Wins
922 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
12 -
31 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages Wins
4 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2018 Wins
Mar 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeA Light in the Dark

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleFatal Twelve

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
A Light in the Dark
Fatal Twelve

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

A Light in the Dark

A Light in the Dark

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Fatal Twelve

Fatal Twelve

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

A Light in the Dark

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

93% positive (1,525 reviews) — very positive reception
1,525 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-100% player drop

Fatal Twelve

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

92% positive (930 reviews) — very positive reception
930 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsA Light in the DarkFatal Twelve
Release Date
June 15, 2018
March 30, 2018
Developers
CreSpirit, STORIA, Narrator
LYCORIS
Publishers
Sekai Project
Sekai Project
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
12
31

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: A Light in the Dark or Fatal Twelve?

A Light in the Dark won the comparison against Fatal Twelve based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is A Light in the Dark worth buying over Fatal Twelve?

Based on the metrics, A Light in the Dark won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. A Light in the Dark currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC

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