Dark and Light vs Riders of Icarus
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dark and Light wins 10 of 12 head-to-head metrics.
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 | Riders of Icarus |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 42 | 53 |
| Quality | 48 | 59 |
| Value | 41 | 50 |
| Popularity | 33 | 46 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.99 | N/A |
| Steam Review Score | 51.5% positive | 71.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 32 | 0 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dark and Light | Riders of Icarus |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 20, 2017 | July 6, 2016 |
| Developers | Snail Games USA | WeMade, VALOFE |
| Publishers | Snail Games USA | VALOFE |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-Bit Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8, or Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-5820k 6x 3.3 GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1070 or higher | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 50 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dark and Light or Riders of Icarus?
Dark and Light won the comparison against Riders of Icarus 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 Riders of Icarus?
Based on the metrics, Dark and Light 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. Riders of Icarus currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:09 PM UTC