Bleak Sword DX vs The Bleakest Keep
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Bleak Sword DX wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Bleak Sword DX is $7.68 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Bleak Sword DX | The Bleakest Keep |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 58 | 51 |
| Quality | 63 | 72 |
| Value | 79 | 48 |
| Popularity | 23 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.31 | $9.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.1% positive | 90.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 3 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Bleak Sword DXThe Bleakest Keep
Details and requirements
| Item | Bleak Sword DX | The Bleakest Keep |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 8, 2023 | September 10, 2025 |
| Developers | more8bit | Cache of Bones |
| Publishers | Devolver Digital | Cache of Bones |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 x64 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD FX-4350 / Intel Core i5-4670K | 4 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon HD 7870 / GeForce GTX 660 | 8GB |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 298 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Bleak Sword DX or The Bleakest Keep?
Bleak Sword DX won the comparison against The Bleakest Keep 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 Bleak Sword DX worth buying over The Bleakest Keep?
Based on the metrics, Bleak Sword DX 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. Bleak Sword DX currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:55 PM UTC