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Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1)VSThe Darkside Detective

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

Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1)

Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1)

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
46Popularity
48Value
72
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−63% $7.48
Buy Now
VS
The Darkside Detective

The Darkside Detective

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
88Popularity
29Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−92% $1.18
Buy Now

Winner

The Darkside Detective wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

3
Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1)
3 of 14 metrics
The Darkside Detective
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.48 -
$1.18 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.46 -
$1.21 Wins
Best Current Discount
-63% -
-92% Wins
Sales Frequency
14 price changes -
104 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
52.2% positive -
94.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
960 -
3.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
501 -
3.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
459 -
200 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
11 Wins
Steam Recommendations
956 -
3.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
55 Wins
30 -
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2021 Wins
Jul 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeCyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1)

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeThe Darkside Detective

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1)
The Darkside Detective

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

Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1)

Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1)

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −63% $7.48Buy Now
Steam
Steam +167% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +167% $19.99View
The Darkside Detective

The Darkside Detective

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −92% $1.18Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +34% $1.58View
Steam
Steam +471% $6.74View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +472% $6.75View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1170% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1)

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

52% positive (960 reviews) — mixed opinions
960 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$7.48 — very accessible price
63% off — solid discount
Historical low: $4.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +100%
2 concurrent players — niche audience

The Darkside Detective

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

95% positive (3,724 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,724 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$1.18 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount
Historical low: $0.81 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +33% player growth
12 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1)The Darkside Detective
Release Date
March 11, 2021
July 27, 2017
Developers
Explosm, Skeleton Crew Studios
Spooky Doorway
Publishers
Serenity Forge
Akupara Games
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Achievements
55
30

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1)

No PC requirements data available

The Darkside Detective

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 4th Gen i3/1st Gen Ryzen
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series (or better)
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1) or The Darkside Detective?

The Darkside Detective won the comparison against Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1) 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 Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1) worth buying over The Darkside Detective?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 11:10 PM UTC

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