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DarkwoodVSGhostwire: Tokyo

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

Darkwood

Darkwood

ActionStrategyAdventureRPG
Quality
90Popularity
35Value
38
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-83% $2.62
Buy Now
VS
Ghostwire: Tokyo

Ghostwire: Tokyo

Quality
80Popularity
33Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈22h
-81% $11.26
Buy Now

Winner

Darkwood wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 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.

10
Darkwood
10 of 15 metrics
Ghostwire: Tokyo
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.62 Wins
$11.26 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.38 Wins
$8.71 -
Best Current Discount
-83% Wins
-81% -
Sales Frequency
67 price changes -
114 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
77/100 -
Steam Review Score
95% positive Wins
83.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
21.7K Wins
11.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
20.6K Wins
9.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
1.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
142 Wins
73 -
Steam Recommendations
21.7K Wins
11.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
15 -
66 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2017 -
Mar 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDarkwood

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

Worth ItGhostwire: Tokyo

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Darkwood
Ghostwire: Tokyo

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

Darkwood

Darkwood

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -83% $2.62Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +472% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +472% $14.99View
Ghostwire: Tokyo

Ghostwire: Tokyo

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -81% $11.26Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +13% $12.75View
Steam
Steam +433% $59.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Darkwood

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (21,651 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
21,651 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$2.62 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.32)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-100% player drop
21,651 total reviews — proven game with large community

Ghostwire: Tokyo

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

84% positive (11,720 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
11,720 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$11.26 — reasonable price
81% off — massive discount
Historical low: $8.05 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-23% minor player decrease
53 concurrent players — niche audience
11,720 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDarkwoodGhostwire: Tokyo
Release Date
August 17, 2017
March 24, 2022
Developers
Acid Wizard Studio
Tango Gameworks
Publishers
Hooded Horse, Acid Wizard Studio
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
15
66

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Darkwood

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows® 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2400 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4300 (quad-core)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 660 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7870 (2 GB)
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Ghostwire: Tokyo

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: 64bit Windows10 (version 1909 or higher)
  • Processor: Core i7 6700 @3.4ghz / Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX1080 / RX5600XT / Arc A750* (VRAM 6GB or higher)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 26 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD Storage, *Please check Intel's website for Arc compatible CPU and motherboard requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Darkwood or Ghostwire: Tokyo?

Darkwood won the comparison against Ghostwire: Tokyo 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 Darkwood worth buying over Ghostwire: Tokyo?

Based on the metrics, Darkwood 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. Ghostwire: Tokyo currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:49 AM UTC

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