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Darkestville CastleVSNeighbours from Hell Compilation

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

Darkestville Castle

Darkestville Castle

Quality
82Popularity
45Value
73
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-66% $5.12
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Neighbours from Hell Compilation

Neighbours from Hell Compilation

Quality
86Popularity
27Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈6h
$241.12
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Winner

Darkestville Castle wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 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.

8
Darkestville Castle
8 of 15 metrics
Neighbours from Hell Compilation
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.12 Wins
$241.12 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.74 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-66% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
35 price changes Wins
16 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
68/100 -
69/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
93.9% positive -
97.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
609 -
2.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
572 -
2.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
37 Wins
47 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
7 Wins
Steam Recommendations
609 -
2.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
44 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2017 Wins
Nov 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDarkestville Castle

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

Wait for SaleNeighbours from Hell Compilation

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Darkestville Castle
Neighbours from Hell Compilation

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

Darkestville Castle

Darkestville Castle

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -66% $5.12Buy Now
Steam
Steam +193% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +193% $14.99View
Neighbours from Hell Compilation

Neighbours from Hell Compilation

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$241.12Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Darkestville Castle

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

94% positive (609 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 68/100 — mixed reception from critics
609 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.12 — very accessible price
66% off — solid discount
Historical low: $3.74 — room for better deals

Popularity

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

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Neighbours from Hell Compilation

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

98% positive (2,266 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,266 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$241.12 — high price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +44% player growth
13 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDarkestville CastleNeighbours from Hell Compilation
Release Date
September 21, 2017
November 7, 2013
Developers
Epic Llama Games
JoWooD Vienna
Publishers
ESDigital Games
HandyGames
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
44

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Darkestville Castle or Neighbours from Hell Compilation?

Darkestville Castle won the comparison against Neighbours from Hell Compilation 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 Darkestville Castle worth buying over Neighbours from Hell Compilation?

Based on the metrics, Darkestville Castle 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. Darkestville Castle currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 04:34 PM UTC

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