Blacksad: Under the Skin vs The Rise of the Golden Idol
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Blacksad: Under the Skin wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Blacksad: Under the Skin is $9.92 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Blacksad: Under the Skin | The Rise of the Golden Idol |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 56 |
| Quality | 68 | 74 |
| Value | 75 | 57 |
| Popularity | 30 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.47 | $11.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.3% positive | 92.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 70 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
Blacksad: Under the SkinThe Rise of the Golden Idol
Details and requirements
| Item | Blacksad: Under the Skin | The Rise of the Golden Idol |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 14, 2019 | November 12, 2024 |
| Developers | Pendulo Studios, YS Interactive | Color Gray Games |
| Publishers | Microids | Playstack |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bits Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 (3GHz) or equivalent | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon RX VEGA 64 / Nvidia GTX 1080 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Blacksad: Under the Skin or The Rise of the Golden Idol?
Blacksad: Under the Skin won the comparison against The Rise of the Golden Idol 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 Blacksad: Under the Skin worth buying over The Rise of the Golden Idol?
Based on the metrics, Blacksad: Under the Skin 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. Blacksad: Under the Skin currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:20 PM UTC