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DARKVSDread X Collection 5

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

DARK

DARK

Quality
47Popularity
23Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-71% $2.86
Buy Now
VS
Dread X Collection 5

Dread X Collection 5

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
64Popularity
39Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈18h
-77% $2.31
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Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

7
DARK
7 of 14 metrics
Dread X Collection 5
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.86 -
$2.31 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.10 -
$1.82 Wins
Best Current Discount
-71% -
-77% Wins
Sales Frequency
67 price changes Wins
45 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
54.8% positive -
82% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
741 Wins
244 -
Positive Steam Reviews
406 Wins
200 -
Negative Steam Reviews
335 -
44 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
737 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
31 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
4 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2013 -
May 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleDARK

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

MaybeDread X Collection 5

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
Dread X Collection 5

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

DARK

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -71% $2.86Buy Now
Steam
Steam +249% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +249% $9.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +249% $9.99View
Dread X Collection 5

Dread X Collection 5

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -77% $2.31Buy Now
Steam
Steam +332% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

DARK

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

55% positive (741 reviews) — mixed opinions
741 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.86 — very accessible price
71% off — solid discount
Historical low: $2.10 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

-100% player drop

Dread X Collection 5

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

82% positive (244 reviews) — mostly positive
244 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$2.31 — very accessible price
77% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.70 — room for better deals

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDARKDread X Collection 5
Release Date
July 3, 2013
May 20, 2022
Developers
Realmforge Studios
Christopher Yabsley, Stroboskop, VisceralError, Nikk F., FYRE Games, Roope Tamminen, Shakles, Darkstone Digital, Philisophic Games, Colorfiction, iwilliams, Matt Reeves, Abbey 'Scruncho' Smith
Publishers
Kalypso Media Digital
DreadXP
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
31

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DARK or Dread X Collection 5?

DARK and Dread X Collection 5 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 worth buying over Dread X Collection 5?

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. Dread X Collection 5 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC

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