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Barrow Hill: The Dark PathVSThe Fall

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Barrow Hill: The Dark Path

Barrow Hill: The Dark Path

Quality
58Popularity
35Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 5 days
−97% $0.42
Buy Now
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The Fall

The Fall

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
82Popularity
55Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−93% $0.74
Buy Now

Winner

The Fall wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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5
Barrow Hill: The Dark Path
5 of 14 metrics
The Fall
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.42 Wins
$0.74 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.97 -
$0.90 Wins
Best Current Discount
-97% Wins
-93% -
Sales Frequency
73 price changes Wins
65 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
76/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
74.5% positive -
87.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
141 -
2.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
105 -
2.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
36 Wins
338 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
140 -
2.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
17 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2016 Wins
May 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBarrow Hill: The Dark Path

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

Worth ItThe Fall

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Barrow Hill: The Dark Path
The Fall

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

Barrow Hill: The Dark Path

Barrow Hill: The Dark Path

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −97% $0.42Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +117% $0.91View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$2.70View
GamersGate
GamersGate$14.99View
Steam
Steam$14.99View
The Fall

The Fall

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −93% $0.74Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +114% $1.58View
Steam
Steam$9.99View

Barrow Hill: The Dark Path

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

74% positive (140 reviews) — mostly positive
140 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.42 — very accessible price
97% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.30 — room for better deals

The Fall

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

88% positive (2,792 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,792 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.74 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.59 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsBarrow Hill: The Dark PathThe Fall
Release Date
September 22, 2016
May 30, 2014
Developers
Shadow Tor Studios
Over The Moon
Publishers
Iceberg Interactive
Over The Moon
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
17

Barrow Hill: The Dark Path

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10, 11
  • Processor: 3.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB DX 9.0c compliant video card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible Audio

The Fall

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Barrow Hill: The Dark Path or The Fall?

The Fall won the comparison against Barrow Hill: The Dark Path 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 Barrow Hill: The Dark Path worth buying over The Fall?

Based on the metrics, The Fall 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 Fall currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC

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