Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders vs South of the Circle
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
South of the Circle wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics. South of the Circle is $1.58 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders | South of the Circle |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 60 |
| Quality | 84 | 79 |
| Value | 39 | 66 |
| Popularity | 49 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.54 | $0.96 |
| Steam Review Score | 88% positive | 83.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 1 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
Side by side over time
Detective Di: The Silk Rose MurdersSouth of the Circle
Details and requirements
| Item | Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders | South of the Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 1, 2019 | August 3, 2022 |
| Developers | Nupixo Games | State of Play |
| Publishers | WhisperGames, Nupixo Games | 11 bit studios |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce 960, Radeon RX 570 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 3 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders or South of the Circle?
South of the Circle won the comparison against Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders 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 Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders worth buying over South of the Circle?
Based on the metrics, South of the Circle 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. South of the Circle currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:40 PM UTC