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Daydream: Forgotten SorrowVSLittle Nightmares

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow

Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
56Popularity
38Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 21 hours
−85% $3.06
Buy Now
VS
Little Nightmares

Little Nightmares

Quality
90Popularity
38Value
78
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 39 minutes
−82% $3.68
Buy Now

Winner

Little Nightmares wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow
4 of 15 metrics
Little Nightmares
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.06 Wins
$3.68 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.86 -
$3.53 Wins
Best Current Discount
-85% Wins
-82% -
Sales Frequency
78 price changes -
120 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
70.1% positive -
94.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
221 -
51.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
155 -
49.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
66 Wins
2.7K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
173 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
51.8K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
22 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2023 Wins
Apr 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDaydream: Forgotten Sorrow

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

Worth ItLittle Nightmares

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow
Little Nightmares

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

Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow

Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −85% $3.06Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +553% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +553% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +553% $19.99View
Little Nightmares

Little Nightmares

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −82% $3.68Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +4% $3.81View
GamersGate
GamersGate +443% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +443% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

70% positive (221 reviews) — mostly positive
221 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$3.06 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.04)

Little Nightmares

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (51,913 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
51,913 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.68 — very accessible price
82% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+7% player growth
180 concurrent players — smaller but active
51,913 total reviews — major title

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDaydream: Forgotten SorrowLittle Nightmares
Release Date
June 14, 2023
April 27, 2017
Developers
Frozen Line
Tarsier Studios
Publishers
Ravenage Games
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
22

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow

No PC requirements data available

Little Nightmares

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *:  Windows 7, 64-bit
  • Processor:  Intel CPU Core i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics:  Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSE4.2 required

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow or Little Nightmares?

Little Nightmares won the comparison against Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow 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 Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow worth buying over Little Nightmares?

Based on the metrics, Little Nightmares 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. Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC

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