Bound By Flame vs Darksiders III
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Darksiders III wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Bound By Flame is $0.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Bound By Flame | Darksiders III |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 57 | 70 |
| Quality | 60 | 72 |
| Value | 75 | 83 |
| Popularity | 28 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.18 | $1.28 |
| Steam Review Score | 67.6% positive | 75.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 92 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Bound By Flame | Darksiders III |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 8, 2014 | November 27, 2018 |
| Developers | Spiders | Gunfire Games |
| Publishers | Focus Entertainment | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i7-3930K (3.2 GHz)/AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (3.2 GHz) or better |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 with 4 GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 25 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Bound By Flame or Darksiders III?
Darksiders III won the comparison against Bound By Flame 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 Bound By Flame worth buying over Darksiders III?
Based on the metrics, Darksiders III 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. Darksiders III currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC