Back to the Dawn vs Do Not Feed the Monkeys
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Do Not Feed the Monkeys wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Do Not Feed the Monkeys is R$65.22 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Back to the Dawn | Do Not Feed the Monkeys |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 68 | 68 |
| Quality | 89 | 76 |
| Value | 82 | 76 |
| Popularity | 32 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 67.49 | R$ 2.27 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.2% positive | 93.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 143 | 93 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Back to the Dawn | Do Not Feed the Monkeys |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 17, 2025 | October 23, 2018 |
| Developers | Metal Head Games | Fictiorama Studios |
| Publishers | Spiral Up Games | Alawar |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (32/64), Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5 | 2.6 Ghz Dual Core CPU |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 1650 | Nvidia GeForce GT 610, ATI Radeon HD 4650 Series or higher |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Back to the Dawn or Do Not Feed the Monkeys?
Do Not Feed the Monkeys won the comparison against Back to the Dawn 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 Back to the Dawn worth buying over Do Not Feed the Monkeys?
Based on the metrics, Do Not Feed the Monkeys 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. Back to the Dawn currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:42 PM UTC