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Black SheepVSThe Bad Kids

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Black Sheep

Black Sheep

Quality
46Popularity
46Value
95
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈1d
-78% $2.63
Buy Now
VS
The Bad Kids

The Bad Kids

Quality
61Popularity
44Value
38
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈5d
$7.99
Buy Now

Winner

The Bad Kids wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

6
Black Sheep
6 of 13 metrics
The Bad Kids
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.63 Wins
$7.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.54 -
$1.19 Wins
Best Current Discount
-78% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
56 price changes Wins
8 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
52.7% positive -
75.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
731 Wins
558 -
Positive Steam Reviews
385 -
422 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
346 -
136 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
730 Wins
547 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
24 -
41 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
3 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2022 -
Jan 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBlack Sheep

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

Wait for SaleThe Bad Kids

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Black Sheep
The Bad Kids

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 Sheep

Black Sheep

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -78% $2.63Buy Now
Steam
Steam +356% $11.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +356% $11.99View
The Bad Kids

The Bad Kids

1 Store
Steam
Steam$7.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Black Sheep

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

53% positive (731 reviews) — mixed opinions
731 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.63 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

The Bad Kids

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (558 reviews) — mostly positive
558 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$7.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsBlack SheepThe Bad Kids
Release Date
December 15, 2022
January 17, 2023
Developers
完蛋了的国王
Aluba Van+
Publishers
Gamirror Games
LightOn Game
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
24
41

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Black Sheep

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS:
  • Processor:
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics:
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

The Bad Kids

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Black Sheep or The Bad Kids?

The Bad Kids won the comparison against Black Sheep 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 Sheep worth buying over The Bad Kids?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 09:20 AM UTC

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