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Dark Deception: Monsters & MortalsVSSecret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals

Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals

ActionCasualIndie
Quality
65Popularity
28Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈9d
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer

Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
71Popularity
34Value
39
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-75% $4.97
Buy Now

Winner

Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

4
Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals
4 of 13 metrics
Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer
9 of 13 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$4.97 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
$3.99 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-75% Wins
Sales Frequency
10 price changes -
22 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
79.3% positive -
87.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.6K -
14.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K -
12.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
545 Wins
1.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
39 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.6K -
14.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
16 Wins
10 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
17 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2020 Wins
Oct 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDark Deception: Monsters & Mortals

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleSecret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals
Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer

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

Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals

Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer

Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -75% $4.97Buy Now
Steam
Steam +302% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (2,634 reviews) — mostly positive
2,634 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

3 concurrent players — niche audience

Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

87% positive (14,675 reviews) — very positive reception
14,675 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$4.97 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount
Historical low: $3.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-33% player decline
22 concurrent players — niche audience
14,675 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDark Deception: Monsters & MortalsSecret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer
Release Date
November 2, 2020
October 24, 2019
Developers
Glowstick Entertainment
Hologryph, Eerie Guest Studios
Publishers
Glowstick Entertainment
tinyBuild
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
16
10

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHzj / AMD Phenom II X4 945, 3.0GHz or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB/ AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 60fps high settings at 1080p

Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Radeon RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Stereo. Play with good stereo.
  • Additional Notes: We highly recommend to have a microphone as this game depends on ingame communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals or Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer?

Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer won the comparison against Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals 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 Deception: Monsters & Mortals worth buying over Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer?

Based on the metrics, Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC

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