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DollhouseVSPenumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

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

Dollhouse

Dollhouse

Quality
42Popularity
35Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 89 days
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Quality
87Popularity
28Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 31 days
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition wins 9 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

2
Dollhouse
2 of 11 metrics
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
9 of 11 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 -
$9.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.49 -
$0.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
7 price changes -
12 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
78/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
50.7% positive -
93.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
140 -
2.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
71 -
2.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
69 Wins
171 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
3 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
May 2019 Wins
Jan 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
Skip ThisDollhouse

Not the right time for this one — better alternatives or a better price are likely out there.

Wait for SalePenumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Dollhouse
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

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

Dollhouse

Dollhouse

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Dollhouse

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

51% positive (140 reviews) — mixed opinions
140 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (2,734 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,734 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-71% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDollhousePenumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Release Date
May 24, 2019
January 23, 2009
Developers
Creazn Studio
Frictional Games
Publishers
SOEDESCO
Frictional Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, MacOs, Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dollhouse or Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition won the comparison against Dollhouse 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 Dollhouse worth buying over Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

Based on the metrics, Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 01:50 PM UTC

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