Black Desert vs Demigod
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Black Desert wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Black Desert is $0.29 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Black Desert | Demigod |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 61 |
| Quality | 77 | 74 |
| Value | 73 | 74 |
| Popularity | 45 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.99 | $2.28 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.3% positive | 75.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 16.7K | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Black Desert | Demigod |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 24, 2017 | December 14, 2011 |
| Developers | Pearl Abyss | Gas Powered Games |
| Publishers | Pearl Abyss | Stardock Entertainment |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista SP1 / XP SP3 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series | 3 GHz Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1660 Super | 256 MB DirectX 9.0c 3D Video Card |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 80 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Black Desert or Demigod?
Black Desert won the comparison against Demigod 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 Black Desert worth buying over Demigod?
Based on the metrics, Black Desert 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. Demigod currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC