Back to browse

Children of MortaVSThe Unliving

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Children of Morta

Children of Morta

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
86Popularity
34Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈11h
-94% $1.23
Buy Now
VS
The Unliving

The Unliving

Quality
52Popularity
23Value
60
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-43% $9.63
Buy Now

Winner

Children of Morta wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

12
Children of Morta
12 of 15 metrics
The Unliving
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.23 Wins
$9.63 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.71 Wins
$3.39 -
Best Current Discount
-94% Wins
-43% -
Sales Frequency
111 price changes Wins
67 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
88.8% positive Wins
62.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
17.9K Wins
746 -
Positive Steam Reviews
15.9K Wins
465 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.0K -
281 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
117 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
17.7K Wins
743 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
45 -
69 Wins
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
10 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2019 -
Oct 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItChildren of Morta

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Wait for SaleThe Unliving

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Children of Morta
The Unliving

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Children of Morta

Children of Morta

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -94% $1.23Buy Now
Steam
Steam +1688% $21.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1688% $21.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1688% $21.99View
The Unliving

The Unliving

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -43% $9.63Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +76% $16.99View
Steam
Steam +76% $16.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +76% $16.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Children of Morta

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

89% positive (17,879 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
17,879 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.23 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.11)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-46% player decline
112 concurrent players — smaller but active
17,879 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Unliving

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

62% positive (746 reviews) — mixed opinions
746 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$9.63 — very accessible price
43% off — decent discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsChildren of MortaThe Unliving
Release Date
September 3, 2019
October 26, 2023
Developers
Dead Mage
RocketBrush Games
Publishers
11 bit studios
Team17 Digital
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
45
69

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Children of Morta

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 960, Radeon RX 570 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

The Unliving

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Title is not supported on DirectX 10

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Children of Morta or The Unliving?

Children of Morta won the comparison against The Unliving 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 The Unliving?

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. Children of Morta currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio

Know exactly when a PC game is worth buying

Disclaimer

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.

Prices change fast. Always double-check the final price on the store before buying.

© 2026 GameValio. All rights reserved.