Darkest Dungeon®VSShadows of Forbidden Gods
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Darkest Dungeon®
Better Deal· Steam
Shadows of Forbidden Gods
Better Deal· KinguinToo Close to Call
These games are very evenly matched across all metrics
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
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
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeScore Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Darkest Dungeon®
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Shadows of Forbidden Gods
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Darkest Dungeon®
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
Shadows of Forbidden Gods
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5-7400 or equivalent
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Darkest Dungeon® or Shadows of Forbidden Gods?
Darkest Dungeon® and Shadows of Forbidden Gods 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 Darkest Dungeon® worth buying over Shadows of Forbidden Gods?
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. Shadows of Forbidden Gods currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:29 PM UTC