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Dark of the DepthsVSThe Complex: Expedition

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

Dark of the Depths

Dark of the Depths

Quality
50Popularity
Value
70
Scores are estimated for unreleased games
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$4.99
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VS
The Complex: Expedition

The Complex: Expedition

ActionSimulationAdventure
Quality
72Popularity
28Value
52
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 43 days
$14.99
Buy Now

Winner

The Complex: Expedition wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

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4
Dark of the Depths
4 of 12 metrics
The Complex: Expedition
8 of 12 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$14.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.99 Wins
$13.49 -
Sales Frequency
2 price changes -
5 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
70.6% positive -
90% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
17 -
2.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
12 -
2.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
5 Wins
261 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
9 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
2.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
3 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language
1 language
Release Date
Aug 2026 Wins
Jul 2025 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleThe Complex: Expedition

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Dark of the Depths
The Complex: Expedition

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 of the Depths

Dark of the Depths

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
The Complex: Expedition

The Complex: Expedition

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now

Dark of the Depths

Quality

Developer Track Record

Mixed track record — check their previous games before pre-ordering.

Studio's released games on Steam averaged 50/100, weighted by review volume

Value

Preorder Price

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.99 — very accessible price

The Complex: Expedition

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

90% positive (2,601 reviews) — very positive reception
2,601 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$14.99 — reasonable price
Near historical low ($13.49)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-10% minor player decrease
9 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsDark of the DepthsThe Complex: Expedition
Release Date
August 7, 2026
July 18, 2025
Developers
GhastlyVastly
pgWave
Publishers
GhastlyVastly
pgWave
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
3

Dark of the Depths

No PC requirements data available

The Complex: Expedition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: WINDOWS® 10+(64-BIT Required)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 3770 3.4GHz or AMD equivalent or better
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 with 3GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
Which is better: Dark of the Depths or The Complex: Expedition?

The Complex: Expedition won the comparison against Dark of the Depths 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 of the Depths worth buying over The Complex: Expedition?

Based on the metrics, The Complex: Expedition 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 of the Depths currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

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