Darkest Dungeon® vs Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Darkest Dungeon® wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager is $1.67 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Darkest Dungeon® | Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 75 | 65 |
| Quality | 89 | 77 |
| Value | 77 | 78 |
| Popularity | 43 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.39 | $0.72 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.5% positive | 79.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4.6K | 72 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Darkest Dungeon®
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$2.39−90%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.57−90%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$3.19−87%Buy Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
Side by side over time
Darkest Dungeon®Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager
Details and requirements
| Item | Darkest Dungeon® | Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 19, 2016 | April 29, 2021 |
| Developers | Red Hook Studios | Goblinz Studio |
| Publishers | Red Hook Studios | Goblinz Publishing |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7+ | Windows 10 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Open GL 3.2+ Compliant | DirectX 11 and/or OpenGL 3.3 compatible video card |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | 1080p, 16:9 recommended | — |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Core i5 or equivalent |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Darkest Dungeon® or Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager?
Darkest Dungeon® won the comparison against Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager 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 Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager?
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. Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:33 PM UTC