Cats and the Other Lives vs The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Cats and the Other Lives is $1.15 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Cats and the Other Lives | The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 62 |
| Quality | 73 | 91 |
| Value | 83 | 59 |
| Popularity | 25 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.90 | $2.05 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.4% positive | 95.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 9 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Cats and the Other Lives
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$2.05−86%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$2.41−84%Buy 
Steam Official store$6.74−55%Buy Side by side over time
Cats and the Other LivesThe Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Details and requirements
| Item | Cats and the Other Lives | The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 21, 2022 | April 15, 2021 |
| Developers | Cultic Games | Spooky Doorway |
| Publishers | Maple Whispering Limited, Cultic Games | Akupara Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10+ | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7+ | 4th Gen i3/1st Gen Ryzen |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX1000 Series or Higher | GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series (or better) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Cats and the Other Lives or The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark?
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark won the comparison against Cats and the Other Lives 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 Cats and the Other Lives worth buying over The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark?
Based on the metrics, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark 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. Cats and the Other Lives currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC