Darkwood vs Hell is Us
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Darkwood wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Darkwood is $11.40 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Darkwood | Hell is Us |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 78 | 67 |
| Quality | 90 | 69 |
| Value | 89 | 93 |
| Popularity | 35 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.99 | $13.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.9% positive | 83.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 291 | 291 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Darkwood | Hell is Us |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 17, 2017 | September 4, 2025 |
| Developers | Acid Wizard Studio | Rogue Factor |
| Publishers | Hooded Horse, Acid Wizard Studio | Nacon |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-2400 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4300 (quad-core) | Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 660 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7870 (2 GB) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, 11GB or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, 12GB or Intel Arc B580, 12GB |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Darkwood or Hell is Us?
Darkwood won the comparison against Hell is Us 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 Hell is Us?
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. Hell is Us currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC