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Black The FallVSNODE

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

Black The Fall

Black The Fall

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
74Popularity
47Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−93% $1.06
Buy Now
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NODE

NODE

Quality
70Popularity
35Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−70% $7.55
Buy Now

Winner

Black The Fall wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Black The Fall
8 of 12 metrics
NODE
4 of 12 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.06 Wins
$7.55 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.07 Wins
$12.29 -
Best Current Discount
-93% Wins
-70% -
Sales Frequency
122 price changes Wins
66 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
72/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
79.1% positive -
91.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
789 Wins
146 -
Positive Steam Reviews
624 Wins
133 -
Negative Steam Reviews
165 -
13 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Steam Recommendations
756 Wins
146 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
14 -
26 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages
12 languages
Release Date
Jul 2017 -
Aug 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBlack The Fall

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

MaybeNODE

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Black The Fall
NODE

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 The Fall

Black The Fall

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −93% $1.06Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +39% $1.47View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$14.99View
Steam
Steam$14.99View
NODE

NODE

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −70% $7.55Buy Now
Steam
Steam +231% $24.99View

Black The Fall

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

79% positive (789 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
789 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.06 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

NODE

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

91% positive (146 reviews) — very positive reception
146 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.55 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($7.24)

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsBlack The FallNODE
Release Date
July 11, 2017
August 28, 2025
Developers
Sand Sailor Studio
Lapsus Games
Publishers
Square Enix
Lapsus Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
14
26

Black The Fall

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10
  • Processor: Intel i7 920 @ 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom II 945 @ 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 680, AMD Radeon R9-280X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

NODE

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: i7-7700HQ @ 2.80GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2060, AMD RX 5700, or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS
Which is better: Black The Fall or NODE?

Black The Fall won the comparison against NODE 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 The Fall worth buying over NODE?

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

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC

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