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Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™VSThief: Deadly Shadows

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

Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™

Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™

Quality
84Popularity
32Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−80% $5.97
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VS
Thief: Deadly Shadows

Thief: Deadly Shadows

Quality
81Popularity
27Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−50% $4.49
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Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™
7 of 14 metrics
Thief: Deadly Shadows
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.52 -
$4.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.10 -
$1.58 Wins
Best Current Discount
-78% Wins
-50% -
Sales Frequency
43 price changes -
86 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
86.8% positive Wins
80.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
9.6K Wins
2.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
8.4K Wins
1.9K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K -
459 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
82 Wins
6 -
Steam Recommendations
0 -
2.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
1 languages Wins
Release Date
Sep 2017 Wins
Mar 2007 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItDishonored®: Death of the Outsider™

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

MaybeThief: Deadly Shadows

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™
Thief: Deadly Shadows

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

Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™

Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $5.97Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +9% $6.52View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +402% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +402% $29.99View
Thief: Deadly Shadows

Thief: Deadly Shadows

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −50% $4.49Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $4.61View
Steam
Steam +100% $8.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +100% $8.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

87% positive (9,639 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
9,639 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$5.97 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($5.10)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

85 concurrent players — niche audience

Thief: Deadly Shadows

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

80% positive (2,326 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
2,326 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.49 — very accessible price
50% off — solid discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +75%
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDishonored®: Death of the Outsider™Thief: Deadly Shadows
Release Date
September 14, 2017
March 29, 2007
Developers
Arkane Studios
Ion Storm
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Eidos Interactive Corp.
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™ or Thief: Deadly Shadows?

Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™ and Thief: Deadly Shadows are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™ worth buying over Thief: Deadly Shadows?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 06:38 AM UTC

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