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Beholder 2VSStatic Dread: The Lighthouse

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

Beholder 2

Beholder 2

StrategyIndieSimulationAdventureSingleplayer2DAtmospheric +13
Quality
83Popularity
31Value
32
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 20 hours
−96% $0.78
Buy
VS
Static Dread: The Lighthouse

Static Dread: The Lighthouse

ActionCasualIndieSimulationAdventureSingleplayerLife SimFirst-Person +15
Quality
84Popularity
26Value
44
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−58% $4.63
Buy

Winner

Beholder 2 wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Buy on GAMIVO
10
Beholder 2
10 of 15 metrics
Static Dread: The Lighthouse
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.78 Wins
$4.63 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.57 Wins
$4.61 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-58% -
Sales Frequency
93 price changes Wins
70 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
76/100 Wins
75/100 -
Steam Review Score
87.3% positive -
90.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
6.9K Wins
1.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.0K Wins
1.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
873 -
134 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
46 Wins
16 -
Steam Recommendations
6.9K Wins
1.4K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
52 Wins
43 -
Supported Languages
8 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2018 -
Aug 2025 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleBeholder 2

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeStatic Dread: The Lighthouse

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Beholder 2
Static Dread: The Lighthouse

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

Beholder 2

Beholder 2

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −96% $0.78Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +3% $0.80View
GamersGate
GamersGate +246% $2.70View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$17.99View
Steam
Steam$17.99View
Static Dread: The Lighthouse

Static Dread: The Lighthouse

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −58% $4.63Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +41% $6.54View
Steam
Steam +135% $10.90View

Beholder 2

Quality

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

87% positive (6,898 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 76/100: generally favorable from critics
6,898 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$0.78: very accessible price
96% off: deep discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players down 50% in recent days
34 concurrent players: niche audience

Static Dread: The Lighthouse

Quality

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

91% positive (1,416 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100: generally favorable from critics
1,416 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$4.63: very accessible price
58% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($4.61)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 50% in recent days
6 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsBeholder 2Static Dread: The Lighthouse
Release date
December 4, 2018
August 6, 2025
Developers
Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)
solarsuit.games
Publishers
Alawar
Polden Publishing
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
52
43

Beholder 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8/10 (64-bit OS required)
  • Processor: Intel i7 920 @ 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom II 945 @ 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660, Radeon R9-270
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible

Static Dread: The Lighthouse

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows OS
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 or analogue
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 1070 Ti or analogue
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
Which is better: Beholder 2 or Static Dread: The Lighthouse?

Beholder 2 won the comparison against Static Dread: The Lighthouse 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 Beholder 2 worth buying over Static Dread: The Lighthouse?

Based on the metrics, Beholder 2 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. Static Dread: The Lighthouse currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:53 AM UTC

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