Children of Morta vs Moonlighter
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Children of Morta wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Moonlighter is $0.34 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Children of Morta | Moonlighter |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 71 | 67 |
| Quality | 86 | 79 |
| Value | 72 | 72 |
| Popularity | 35 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.22 | $0.88 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.7% positive | 82.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 186 | 310 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Children of Morta | Moonlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 3, 2019 | May 29, 2018 |
| Developers | Dead Mage | Digital Sun |
| Publishers | 11 bit studios | 11 bit studios |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 960, Radeon RX 570 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM | GeForce GTX 660 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Children of Morta or Moonlighter?
Children of Morta won the comparison against Moonlighter 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 Children of Morta worth buying over Moonlighter?
Based on the metrics, Children of Morta 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC