Child of Light vs LUNA The Shadow Dust
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Child of Light wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Child of Light is $15.94 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Child of Light | LUNA The Shadow Dust |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 75 | 62 |
| Quality | 86 | 82 |
| Value | 94 | 49 |
| Popularity | 33 | 50 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.05 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 91% positive | 88.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 0 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Child of Light | LUNA The Shadow Dust |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 29, 2014 | February 13, 2020 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Montréal | Lantern Studio |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Application Systems Heidelberg, Coconut Island Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Vista | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia GeForce GTX260 or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Child of Light or LUNA The Shadow Dust?
Child of Light won the comparison against LUNA The Shadow Dust 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 Child of Light worth buying over LUNA The Shadow Dust?
Based on the metrics, Child of Light 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. Child of Light currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC