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

Dark Dice Dungeon

Dark Dice Dungeon

StrategyIndieRPGSingleplayer2DRoguelike +14
Quality
28Popularity
5Value
78
SteamBest price· Steam
Historical low
−10% $5.39
Buy
VS
Darkest Dungeon®

Darkest Dungeon®

StrategyIndieRPGSingleplayerGreat Soundtrack2D +14
Quality
89Popularity
43Value
58
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Historical low
Likely ends in 6 hours
−90% $2.60
Buy

Winner

Darkest Dungeon® wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Buy on GAMIVO
3
Dark Dice Dungeon
3 of 15 metrics
Darkest Dungeon®
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.39 -
$2.60 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.39 -
$2.60 Wins
Best Current Discount
-10% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price change -
67 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
84/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
100% positive Wins
91.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1 -
141.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1 -
129.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
0 Wins
11.9K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
4.9K Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
141.2K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
11 -
126 Wins
Supported Languages
3 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2026 Wins
Jan 2016 -
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleDark Dice Dungeon

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

Worth ItDarkest Dungeon®

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Dark Dice Dungeon
Darkest Dungeon®

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 Dice Dungeon

Dark Dice Dungeon

1 Store
Steam
Steam −10% $5.39Buy
Darkest Dungeon®

Darkest Dungeon®

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −90% $2.60Buy
Steam
Steam +44% $3.74View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$24.99View

Dark Dice Dungeon

Quality

Significant issues reported: proceed with caution and research.

100% positive (1 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
1 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.39: very accessible price
10% off: minor discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Darkest Dungeon®

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

92% positive (141,271 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100: high marks from professional reviewers
141,271 reviews: very large sample

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$2.60: very accessible price
90% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 77% in recent days
6,207 concurrent players: solid base
154 new reviews: still being discovered
141,271 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam
Game detailsDark Dice DungeonDarkest Dungeon®
Release date
October 9, 2026
January 19, 2016
Developers
Lolo's Game Studio
Red Hook Studios
Publishers
Lolo's Game Studio
Red Hook Studios
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
11
126

Dark Dice Dungeon

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Darkest Dungeon®

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Open GL 3.2+ Compliant
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended
Which is better: Dark Dice Dungeon or Darkest Dungeon®?

Darkest Dungeon® won the comparison against Dark Dice Dungeon 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 Dice Dungeon worth buying over Darkest Dungeon®?

Based on the metrics, Darkest Dungeon® 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 Dice Dungeon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:53 AM UTC

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