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Dark QuestVSStoneshard

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

Dark Quest

Dark Quest

StrategyIndieRPG
Quality
60Popularity
37Value
53
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-9% $4.53
Buy Now
VS
Stoneshard

Stoneshard

StrategyIndieEarly AccessAdventureRPG
Quality
63Popularity
37Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$24.99
Buy Now

Winner

Stoneshard wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
Dark Quest
6 of 14 metrics
Stoneshard
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.53 Wins
$24.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.79 Wins
$17.49 -
Best Current Discount
-9% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
25 price changes Wins
9 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
76.8% positive Wins
74.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
181 -
33.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
139 -
24.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
42 Wins
8.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
1.3K Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
32.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
74 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2015 -
Feb 2020 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.

MaybeStoneshard

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 Quest
Stoneshard

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

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -9% $4.53Buy Now
Steam
Steam +10% $4.99View
Stoneshard

Stoneshard

1 Store
Steam
Steam$24.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dark Quest

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

77% positive (181 reviews) — mostly positive
181 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

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

$4.53 — very accessible price
9% off — minor discount

Stoneshard

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

75% positive (32,979 reviews) — mostly positive
32,979 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$24.99 — mid-range price
Historical low: $17.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-11% minor player decrease
1,256 concurrent players — solid base
32,979 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDark QuestStoneshard
Release Date
January 21, 2015
February 6, 2020
Developers
Brain Seal Ltd
Ink Stains Games
Publishers
Brain Seal Ltd
HypeTrain Digital
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows
Achievements
74

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dark Quest

No PC requirements data available

Stoneshard

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 64bit
  • Processor: Intel i5 3150 or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dark Quest or Stoneshard?

Stoneshard 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 Stoneshard?

Based on the metrics, Stoneshard 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: Jun 4, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC

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