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Dark DevotionVSDeath's Gambit: Afterlife

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

Dark Devotion

Dark Devotion

ActionCasualIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
72Popularity
27Value
98
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
Ends in≈41d
-90% $1.99
Buy Now
VS
Death's Gambit: Afterlife

Death's Gambit: Afterlife

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
80Popularity
29Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈5d
-83% $3.39
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
Dark Devotion
7 of 14 metrics
Death's Gambit: Afterlife
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$3.39 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.14 Wins
$2.49 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-83% -
Sales Frequency
90 price changes Wins
41 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
72/100 -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
74.9% positive -
81.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K -
4.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K -
3.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
474 Wins
790 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
12 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.9K -
4.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
45 Wins
43 -
Supported Languages
10 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2019 Wins
Aug 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDark Devotion

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

MaybeDeath's Gambit: Afterlife

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Dark Devotion
Death's Gambit: Afterlife

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 Devotion

Dark Devotion

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -90% $1.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +9% $2.16View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +101% $4.00View
Death's Gambit: Afterlife

Death's Gambit: Afterlife

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -83% $3.39Buy Now
Steam
Steam +490% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +490% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dark Devotion

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

75% positive (1,891 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,891 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.99 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Player count surging +167%
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Death's Gambit: Afterlife

Quality

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

81% positive (4,215 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
4,215 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.39 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-19% minor player decrease
13 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDark DevotionDeath's Gambit: Afterlife
Release Date
April 25, 2019
August 13, 2018
Developers
Hibernian Workshop
White Rabbit
Publishers
The Arcade Crew, Maple Whispering Limited
Serenity Forge
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
45
43

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dark Devotion

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7+ 64-bit
  • Processor: i3-6100
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GT 730
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Death's Gambit: Afterlife

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (32bit) or Higher
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or higher
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GT520 / AMD Radeon HD 6670 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dark Devotion or Death's Gambit: Afterlife?

Dark Devotion and Death's Gambit: Afterlife are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Devotion worth buying over Death's Gambit: Afterlife?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Dark Devotion currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:59 AM UTC

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