Dark and Light vs Mortal Online 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Mortal Online 2 wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Dark and Light is $12.19 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dark and Light | Mortal Online 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 42 | 50 |
| Quality | 48 | 53 |
| Value | 41 | 58 |
| Popularity | 33 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.99 | $30.18 |
| Steam Review Score | 51.5% positive | 59.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 32 | 210 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dark and Light | Mortal Online 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 20, 2017 | January 25, 2022 |
| Developers | Snail Games USA | Star Vault AB |
| Publishers | Snail Games USA | Star Vault AB |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-Bit Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8, or Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-5820k 6x 3.3 GHz | Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1070 or higher | GeForce RTX 2060. Radeon RX 5700 XT or Arc A770 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 50 GB available space | 110 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dark and Light or Mortal Online 2?
Mortal Online 2 won the comparison against Dark and Light 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 Dark and Light worth buying over Mortal Online 2?
Based on the metrics, Mortal Online 2 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. Mortal Online 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:47 PM UTC