Contrast vs Downward: Enhanced Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Downward: Enhanced Edition wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Downward: Enhanced Edition is $8.17 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Contrast | Downward: Enhanced Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 56 | 51 |
| Quality | 78 | 70 |
| Value | 50 | 36 |
| Popularity | 30 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.14 | $0.97 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.5% positive | 70.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Contrast | Downward: Enhanced Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 15, 2013 | July 13, 2017 |
| Developers | Compulsion Games | Caracal Games |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios | Plug In Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 64 Bit and newer |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i3 6300 or AMD FX 8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 960 or AMD R9 380 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 7 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Contrast or Downward: Enhanced Edition?
Downward: Enhanced Edition won the comparison against Contrast 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 Contrast worth buying over Downward: Enhanced Edition?
Based on the metrics, Downward: Enhanced Edition 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. Contrast currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:43 PM UTC