Baron vs Black Ice
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Black Ice wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Black Ice is R$40.01 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Baron | Black Ice |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Skip This × Maybe | 34 | 59 |
| Quality | 49 | 75 |
| Value | 40 | 51 |
| Popularity | 1 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 100.00 | R$ 59.99 |
| Steam Review Score | N/A | 95.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 17 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Baron | Black Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 22, 2026 | July 9, 2014 |
| Developers | Storm Rise Studio | Nonadecimal Creative, Super Duper Garrett Cooper |
| Publishers | Storm Rise Studio | Super Duper Game Company |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core-i7 3770 3.4GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.2GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 TI / AMD RX 6700 XT (12 GB) | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Baron or Black Ice?
Black Ice won the comparison against Baron 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 Baron worth buying over Black Ice?
Based on the metrics, Black Ice 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. Black Ice currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:39 PM UTC