Darkwood vs South of Midnight
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Darkwood wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Darkwood is $33.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Darkwood | South of Midnight |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 78 | 54 |
| Quality | 90 | 76 |
| Value | 89 | 50 |
| Popularity | 35 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.99 | $34.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.9% positive | 94.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 301 | 37 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Darkwood | South of Midnight |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 17, 2017 | April 8, 2025 |
| Developers | Acid Wizard Studio | Compulsion Games |
| Publishers | Hooded Horse, Acid Wizard Studio | Compulsion Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i5-2400 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4300 (quad-core) | AMD 1600X / Intel i5-7600K |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 660 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7870 (2 GB) | AMD RX 6600 / Nvidia RTX 2060 / Intel Arc A580 |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 60 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Darkwood or South of Midnight?
Darkwood won the comparison against South of Midnight 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 South of Midnight?
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. Darkwood currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:10 PM UTC