Blacksad: Under the SkinVSThe Wolf Among Us
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Blacksad: Under the Skin
Better Deal· Kinguin
The Wolf Among Us
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
The Wolf Among Us wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice Comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Blacksad: Under the Skin
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
The Wolf Among Us
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Stable community without major fluctuations — consistent player base.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Blacksad: Under the Skin
Recommended
- OS: 64-bits Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7 (3GHz) or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX VEGA 64 / Nvidia GTX 1080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 30 GB available space
The Wolf Among Us
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.3 Ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: ATI or NVidia card w/ 1024 MB RAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c sound device
- Additional Notes: Not recommended for Intel integrated graphics
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Blacksad: Under the Skin or The Wolf Among Us?
The Wolf Among Us won the comparison against Blacksad: Under the Skin 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 Wolf Among Us?
Based on the metrics, The Wolf Among Us 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.
Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:40 AM UTC