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Darkest Dungeon® IIVSThe Hidden Scrolls

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

Darkest Dungeon® II

Darkest Dungeon® II

Quality
76Popularity
36Value
63
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−76% $9.67
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The Hidden Scrolls

The Hidden Scrolls

Quality
53Popularity
16Value
52
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

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

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

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12
Darkest Dungeon® II
12 of 15 metrics
The Hidden Scrolls
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.67 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$9.67 -
$8.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-76% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
19 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
74.9% positive Wins
69.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
24.2K Wins
94 -
Positive Steam Reviews
18.1K Wins
65 -
Negative Steam Reviews
6.1K -
29 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.2K Wins
1 -
Steam Recommendations
24.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
121 Wins
55 -
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
3 languages -
Release Date
May 2023 -
Jul 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDarkest Dungeon® II

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

Wait for SaleThe Hidden Scrolls

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:
Darkest Dungeon® II
The Hidden Scrolls

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

Darkest Dungeon® II

Darkest Dungeon® II

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −76% $9.67Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$39.99View
Steam
Steam$39.99View
The Hidden Scrolls

The Hidden Scrolls

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Darkest Dungeon® II

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

75% positive (24,146 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
24,146 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$9.67 — very accessible price
76% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-23% minor player decrease
965 concurrent players — smaller but active
24,146 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Hidden Scrolls

Quality

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

69% positive (94 reviews) — mixed opinions
94 reviews — limited sample, treat with caution

Value

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

$9.99 — very accessible price
Near historical low ($8.99)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsDarkest Dungeon® IIThe Hidden Scrolls
Release Date
May 8, 2023
July 15, 2026
Developers
Red Hook Studios
Red Dragon Studio
Publishers
Red Hook Studios
2P Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
121
55

Darkest Dungeon® II

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: i7 6700k
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

The Hidden Scrolls

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i5 4-Generation
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
Which is better: Darkest Dungeon® II or The Hidden Scrolls?

Darkest Dungeon® II won the comparison against The Hidden Scrolls 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 Darkest Dungeon® II worth buying over The Hidden Scrolls?

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

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 06:16 AM UTC

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