Black The Fall vs Penumbra Overture
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Black The Fall wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Black The Fall is R$2.11 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Black The Fall | Penumbra Overture |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 64 |
| Quality | 74 | 83 |
| Value | 65 | 74 |
| Popularity | 47 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 4.48 | R$ 6.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.2% positive | 90% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 6 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Black The Fall | Penumbra Overture |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 11, 2017 | March 6, 2009 |
| Developers | Sand Sailor Studio | Frictional Games |
| Publishers | Square Enix | Frictional Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7 920 @ 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom II 945 @ 3.0 GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 680, AMD Radeon R9-280X | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Black The Fall or Penumbra Overture?
Black The Fall won the comparison against Penumbra Overture 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 Penumbra Overture?
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. Penumbra Overture currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC