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Black IceVSChernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

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

Black Ice

Black Ice

ActionIndieEarly AccessRPG
Quality
75Popularity
44Value
51
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 92 days
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

ActionIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
52Popularity
22Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−45% $21.97
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
Black Ice
7 of 14 metrics
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 Wins
$21.97 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$16.99 Wins
$27.32 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-45% Wins
Sales Frequency
5 price changes -
56 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
95.1% positive Wins
62.4% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
515 -
521 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
490 Wins
325 -
Negative Steam Reviews
25 Wins
196 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
5 Wins
Steam Recommendations
513 -
516 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
86 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2014 -
Mar 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBlack Ice

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

Wait for SaleChernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Black Ice
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

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

Black Ice

Black Ice

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −45% $21.97Buy Now
Steam
Steam +82% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Black Ice

Quality

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

95% positive (515 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
515 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$19.99 — reasonable price
Near historical low ($16.99)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

62% positive (521 reviews) — mixed opinions
521 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$21.97 — mid-range price
45% off — decent discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBlack IceChernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone
Release Date
July 9, 2014
March 6, 2025
Developers
Nonadecimal Creative, Super Duper Garrett Cooper
The Farm 51
Publishers
Super Duper Game Company
The Farm 51
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
86

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Black Ice

No PC requirements data available

Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10 / 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Arc A770 / GeForce RTX 3060 8 GB / Radeon RX 6700 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 150 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Graphics Preset: HIGH / Resolution: 1080p / Expected FPS: 60. SSD required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Black Ice or Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone?

Black Ice and Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Ice worth buying over Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 07:25 AM UTC

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