Among Trees vs The Long Dark
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Long Dark wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Among Trees is R$8.52 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Among Trees | The Long Dark |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 44 | 65 |
| Quality | 58 | 73 |
| Value | 40 | 51 |
| Popularity | 27 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | N/A | R$ 37.51 |
| Steam Review Score | 68.5% positive | 89% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 3.1K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Among Trees | The Long Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 10, 2021 | August 1, 2017 |
| Developers | FJRD Interactive | Hinterland Studio Inc. |
| Publishers | FJRD Interactive | Hinterland Studio Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or equivalent | Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X | nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 7 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Among Trees or The Long Dark?
The Long Dark won the comparison against Among Trees 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 Among Trees worth buying over The Long Dark?
Based on the metrics, The Long 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. The Long Dark currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC