Confidential Killings - A Detective Game vs Pentiment
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Pentiment wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Pentiment is $6.23 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Confidential Killings - A Detective Game | Pentiment |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 54 | 72 |
| Quality | 62 | 93 |
| Value | 69 | 80 |
| Popularity | 23 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.71 | $3.48 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.7% positive | 95% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 43 |
Where to buy
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Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Confidential Killings - A Detective Game | Pentiment |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 12, 2026 | November 14, 2022 |
| Developers | BRANE, Lorenzo Boni | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publishers | Surefire.Games | Xbox Game Studios |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| Memory (minimum) | 8192 MB RAM | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Confidential Killings - A Detective Game or Pentiment?
Pentiment won the comparison against Confidential Killings - A Detective Game 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 Confidential Killings - A Detective Game worth buying over Pentiment?
Based on the metrics, Pentiment 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. Pentiment currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:49 PM UTC