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CreaksVSFour Lights

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Creaks

Creaks

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
90Popularity
30Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−86% $2.72
Buy Now
VS
Four Lights

Four Lights

Quality
56Popularity
8Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$36.96
Buy Now

Winner

Creaks wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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12
Creaks
12 of 15 metrics
Four Lights
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.72 Wins
$36.96 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.68 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-86% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
130 price changes Wins
1 price change -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95.3% positive -
100% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.3K Wins
7 -
Positive Steam Reviews
5.0K Wins
7 -
Negative Steam Reviews
251 -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
21 Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
5.1K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
28 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
18 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2020 -
Aug 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCreaks

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Skip ThisFour Lights

Skip it for now. Between the current price and reception, there's little upside to buying today.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Creaks
Four Lights

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

Creaks

Creaks

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −86% $2.72Buy Now
Steam
Steam +47% $3.99View
Four Lights

Four Lights

1 Store
Steam
Steam$36.96Buy Now

Creaks

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (5,289 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
5,289 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.72 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-12% minor player decrease
15 concurrent players — niche audience

Four Lights

Quality

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

100% positive (7 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
7 reviews — limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$36.96 — mid-range price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsCreaksFour Lights
Release Date
July 22, 2020
August 21, 2026
Developers
Amanita Design
Tiamant Co., Ltd.
Publishers
Amanita Design
Tiamant Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows
Achievements
28

Creaks

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: 2 GHz Intel i5 or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible GPU
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Please note a 64-bit system is required to run the game.

Four Lights

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-Bit)
  • Processor: Intel core i7 series +
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
Which is better: Creaks or Four Lights?

Creaks won the comparison against Four Lights 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 Creaks worth buying over Four Lights?

Based on the metrics, Creaks 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. Creaks currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 05:55 AM UTC

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