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Darkest Dungeon®VSIratus: Lord of the Dead

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

Darkest Dungeon®

Darkest Dungeon®

StrategyIndieRPGSingleplayerGreat Soundtrack2D +14
Quality
89Popularity
43Value
58
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
Historical low
Likely ends in 8 hours
−90% $2.60
Buy
VS
Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

StrategyIndieRPG2DRoguelikeRoguelite +14
Quality
82Popularity
31Value
32
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 2 days
−95% $1.42
Buy

Winner

Darkest Dungeon® wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Buy on GAMIVO
8
Darkest Dungeon®
8 of 14 metrics
Iratus: Lord of the Dead
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.60 -
$1.42 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.60 -
$1.01 Wins
Best Current Discount
-90% -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
67 price changes -
82 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
84/100 Wins
78/100 -
Steam Review Score
91.5% positive Wins
85% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
141.3K Wins
7.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
129.3K Wins
6.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
11.9K -
1.1K Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4.7K Wins
29 -
Steam Recommendations
141.2K Wins
7.1K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
126 Wins
75 -
Supported Languages
12 languages
12 languages
Release Date
Jan 2016 -
Apr 2020 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItDarkest Dungeon®

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Wait for SaleIratus: Lord of the Dead

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:
Darkest Dungeon®
Iratus: Lord of the Dead

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®

Darkest Dungeon®

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −90% $2.60Buy
Steam
Steam +44% $3.74View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$24.99View
Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $1.42Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$29.99View
Steam
Steam$29.99View

Darkest Dungeon®

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

92% positive (141,271 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100: high marks from professional reviewers
141,271 reviews: very large sample

Value

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

$2.60: very accessible price
90% off: deep discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 77% in recent days
6,207 concurrent players: solid base
154 new reviews: still being discovered
141,271 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

85% positive (7,219 reviews): mostly positive
Metacritic 78/100: generally favorable from critics
7,219 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered: better options available.

$1.42: very accessible price
95% off: deep discount
Historical low: $1.01: room for better deals

Popularity

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

Players down 46% in recent days
22 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsDarkest Dungeon®Iratus: Lord of the Dead
Release date
January 19, 2016
April 23, 2020
Developers
Red Hook Studios
Unfrozen
Publishers
Red Hook Studios
Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
126
75

Darkest Dungeon®

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7+
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Open GL 3.2+ Compliant
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended

Iratus: Lord of the Dead

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 - 64 Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760, AMD Radeon R9 280X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X9 Compatible
Which is better: Darkest Dungeon® or Iratus: Lord of the Dead?

Darkest Dungeon® won the comparison against Iratus: Lord of the Dead 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® worth buying over Iratus: Lord of the Dead?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC

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