DeadCore vs Shady Knight
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
DeadCore wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. DeadCore is $17.30 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DeadCore | Shady Knight |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 69 | 51 |
| Quality | 82 | 74 |
| Value | 68 | 46 |
| Popularity | 51 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.69 | $19.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 86% positive | 93.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | DeadCore | Shady Knight |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 17, 2014 | October 9, 2024 |
| Developers | 5 Bits Games | Alexey 'cptnsigh' |
| Publishers | 5 Bits Games | Alexey 'cptnsigh' |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, Windows 8 with last Service Pack, OS X 10.9 | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5 quad core at 3 GHz, or AMD FX-6200 3.8 GHz or faster | 2.5 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 1 Go RAM, ATI Radeon HD 7850 with 1 Go RAM or faster | GeForce GTX 1050 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DeadCore or Shady Knight?
DeadCore won the comparison against Shady Knight 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 Shady Knight?
Based on the metrics, DeadCore 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. DeadCore currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:19 PM UTC