Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins vs The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark is R$2.03 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins | The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 62 |
| Quality | 86 | 91 |
| Value | 40 | 71 |
| Popularity | 45 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 12.39 | R$ 10.36 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.3% positive | 95.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 9 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplaceR$10.36−77%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$11.49−74%Buy 
Steam Official storeR$20.24−55%Buy Side by side over time
Doctor Who: The Lonely AssassinsThe Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Details and requirements
| Item | Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins | The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 18, 2021 | April 15, 2021 |
| Developers | Maze Theory | Spooky Doorway |
| Publishers | Maze Theory | Akupara Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5, Ryzen 5 or equivalent | 4th Gen i3/1st Gen Ryzen |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | nVidia GTX 1060, AMD RX 480 or better | GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series (or better) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins or The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark?
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark won the comparison against Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins 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 Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins worth buying over The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark?
Based on the metrics, The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark 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. The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:07 PM UTC