Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is $3.51 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon | Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 72 | 71 |
| Quality | 87 | 75 |
| Value | 88 | 82 |
| Popularity | 29 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.99 | $1.48 |
| Steam Review Score | 94% positive | 93.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 258 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$1.48−96%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$1.49−96%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.89−95%Buy Side by side over time
Bloodstained: Curse of the MoonBloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Details and requirements
| Item | Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon | Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 24, 2018 | June 18, 2019 |
| Developers | INTI CREATES CO., LTD. | ArtPlay |
| Publishers | INTI CREATES CO., LTD. | 505 Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | AMD FX-6300 / Intel Core i5-4590 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | AMD Radeon R9 290 / GeForce GTX 1050 Ti |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon or Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night?
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night won the comparison against Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 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 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon worth buying over Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night?
Based on the metrics, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night 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. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:09 PM UTC