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DeadCoreVSNeon White

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

DeadCore

DeadCore

Quality
82Popularity
51Value
73
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 15 hours
−70% $3.01
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VS
Neon White

Neon White

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
96Popularity
34Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−88% $3.00
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Winner

Neon White wins 12 of 14 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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DeadCore
2 of 14 metrics
Neon White
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.01 -
$3.00 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$3.54 -
Best Current Discount
-70% -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
125 price changes -
133 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 -
89/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
85.9% positive -
98% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.6K -
17.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K -
16.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
223 Wins
336 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
174 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.6K -
17.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
29 -
63 Wins
Supported Languages
3 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2014 -
Jun 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItDeadCore

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

Worth ItNeon White

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:
DeadCore
Neon White

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

DeadCore

DeadCore

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −70% $3.01Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +134% $7.05View
Steam
Steam +232% $9.99View
Neon White

Neon White

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $3.00Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +14% $3.41View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$24.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$24.99View
Steam
Steam$24.99View

DeadCore

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

86% positive (1,586 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,586 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.01 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Neon White

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

98% positive (17,108 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 89/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
17,108 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$3.00 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.98)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-34% player decline
144 concurrent players — smaller but active
17,108 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsDeadCoreNeon White
Release Date
October 17, 2014
June 16, 2022
Developers
5 Bits Games
Angel Matrix
Publishers
5 Bits Games
Annapurna Interactive
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
29
63

DeadCore

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8 with last Service Pack, OS X 10.9
  • Processor: Intel i5 quad core at 3 GHz, or AMD FX-6200 3.8 GHz or faster
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 1 Go RAM, ATI Radeon HD 7850 with 1 Go RAM or faster
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX sound card

Neon White

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100, 3.1 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 4.3 GHz (w/ at least 3-threads)
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7850, 2 GB
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
Which is better: DeadCore or Neon White?

Neon White won the comparison against DeadCore 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 DeadCore worth buying over Neon White?

Based on the metrics, Neon White 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. Neon White currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 06:40 PM UTC

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