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

Dark Quest

Dark Quest

StrategyIndieRPG
Quality
60Popularity
37Value
57
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 20 hours
−19% $4.02
Buy Now
VS
Knock on the Coffin Lid

Knock on the Coffin Lid

StrategyIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
68Popularity
28Value
45
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 39 days
$24.99
Buy Now

Winner

Knock on the Coffin Lid wins 8 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.

5
Dark Quest
5 of 13 metrics
Knock on the Coffin Lid
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.02 Wins
$24.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.79 Wins
$16.24 -
Best Current Discount
-19% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
48 price changes Wins
12 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
76.9% positive -
83% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
182 -
2.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
140 -
2.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
42 Wins
460 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
30 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
2.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
226 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2015 -
Aug 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDark Quest

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

Wait for SaleKnock on the Coffin Lid

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Dark Quest
Knock on the Coffin Lid

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 Quest

Dark Quest

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −19% $4.02Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +6% $4.26View
Steam
Steam +24% $4.99View
Knock on the Coffin Lid

Knock on the Coffin Lid

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +88% $47.05View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Dark Quest

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (182 reviews) — mostly positive
182 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$4.02 — very accessible price
19% off — minor discount

Knock on the Coffin Lid

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (2,707 reviews) — mostly positive
2,707 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$24.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

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

-10% minor player decrease
28 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDark QuestKnock on the Coffin Lid
Release Date
January 21, 2015
August 8, 2024
Developers
Brain Seal Ltd
RedBoon
Publishers
Brain Seal Ltd
RedBoon
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
226

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dark Quest

No PC requirements data available

Knock on the Coffin Lid

Recommended

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dark Quest or Knock on the Coffin Lid?

Knock on the Coffin Lid won the comparison against Dark Quest 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 Quest worth buying over Knock on the Coffin Lid?

Based on the metrics, Knock on the Coffin Lid 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 Quest currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC

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