Decay: The Mare vs Silver Chains
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Decay: The Mare wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Decay: The Mare is $0.72 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Decay: The Mare | Silver Chains |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 65 | 53 |
| Quality | 68 | 59 |
| Value | 93 | 67 |
| Popularity | 26 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.38 | $1.10 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.4% positive | 70.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 27 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Decay: The Mare | Silver Chains |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 13, 2015 | August 6, 2019 |
| Developers | Shining Gate Software | Cracked Heads Games |
| Publishers | Daedalic Entertainment | Headup |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP 32 Bit / Vista / 7 / 8 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.4 GHz Dual Core | Intel Core i5-6500 (3.2 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia GeForce 205, Radeon HD 3400 | GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 590 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2100 MB available space | 15 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Decay: The Mare or Silver Chains?
Decay: The Mare won the comparison against Silver Chains 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 Decay: The Mare worth buying over Silver Chains?
Based on the metrics, Decay: The Mare 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. Decay: The Mare currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC