Darksiders Genesis vs Nine Parchments
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Darksiders Genesis wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Nine Parchments is $1.66 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Darksiders Genesis | Nine Parchments |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 68 | 58 |
| Quality | 80 | 64 |
| Value | 77 | 72 |
| Popularity | 33 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.47 | $1.81 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.2% positive | 77.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 62 | 23 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Darksiders Genesis | Nine Parchments |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 5, 2019 | December 5, 2017 |
| Developers | Airship Syndicate | Frozenbyte |
| Publishers | THQ Nordic | Frozenbyte |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 8, Windows 10 (64 bit) | Windows 10 or later, 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-3930K (3.2 GHz)/AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (3.2 GHz) or better | Intel quad-core 2.0 GHz or dual-core 2.6 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 770 2GB / Radeon R9 380 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 10 |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 7 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Darksiders Genesis or Nine Parchments?
Darksiders Genesis won the comparison against Nine Parchments 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 Darksiders Genesis worth buying over Nine Parchments?
Based on the metrics, Darksiders Genesis 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. Darksiders Genesis currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC