Deadlight: Director's Cut vs PLANET ALPHA
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
PLANET ALPHA wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. PLANET ALPHA is $0.50 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Deadlight: Director's Cut | PLANET ALPHA |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 67 |
| Quality | 61 | 72 |
| Value | 79 | 76 |
| Popularity | 24 | 45 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.58 | $1.08 |
| Steam Review Score | 73.6% positive | 76.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Deadlight: Director's Cut | PLANET ALPHA |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 21, 2016 | September 4, 2018 |
| Developers | Abstraction Games, Tequila Works | Planet Alpha ApS |
| Publishers | Deep Silver | Team17 Digital Ltd |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Microsoft® Windows 7/8/10 – 64bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2,6GHz+ or better | Intel Core i5-4570 (3.20 GHz) / AMD FX-9590 (4.70 GHz) |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 550Ti or better, AMD Radeon HD7750 or better | GeForce GTX 960 (2GB) / Radeon R9 380X (4 GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Deadlight: Director's Cut or PLANET ALPHA?
PLANET ALPHA won the comparison against Deadlight: Director's Cut 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 Deadlight: Director's Cut worth buying over PLANET ALPHA?
Based on the metrics, PLANET ALPHA 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. Deadlight: Director's Cut currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:03 PM UTC