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Don't Be AfraidVSThe Beast Inside

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

Don't Be Afraid

Don't Be Afraid

ActionIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
66Popularity
24Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−95% $0.49
Buy Now
VS
The Beast Inside

The Beast Inside

Quality
79Popularity
33Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−93% $1.69
Buy Now

Winner

The Beast Inside wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

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6
Don't Be Afraid
6 of 14 metrics
The Beast Inside
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.49 Wins
$1.69 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.80 Wins
$1.46 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-93% -
Sales Frequency
76 price changes -
130 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
74/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
81.6% positive -
83.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
787 -
10.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
642 -
8.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
145 Wins
1.8K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
14 Wins
Steam Recommendations
775 -
10.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
26 -
27 Wins
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
9 languages -
Release Date
Dec 2020 Wins
Oct 2019 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDon't Be Afraid

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

MaybeThe Beast Inside

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Don't Be Afraid
The Beast Inside

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

Don't Be Afraid

Don't Be Afraid

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Kinguin
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Steam
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The Beast Inside

The Beast Inside

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −93% $1.69Buy Now
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GAMIVO +9% $1.84View
Steam
Steam$24.99View

Don't Be Afraid

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (787 reviews) — mostly positive
787 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.49 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

-40% player decline
3 concurrent players — niche audience

The Beast Inside

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

83% positive (10,463 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
10,463 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.69 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.31 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +167%
16 concurrent players — niche audience
10,463 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsDon't Be AfraidThe Beast Inside
Release Date
December 17, 2020
October 17, 2019
Developers
Limo Games, Broken Arrow Games
Illusion Ray
Publishers
Untold Tales, Eneida Games
Illusion Ray
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
26
27

Don't Be Afraid

No PC requirements data available

The Beast Inside

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 64-bit Windows 7 / 64-bit Windows 8 / 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770k or AMD Ryzen 5 equivalent
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • Additional Notes: Game should run in at least 30 FPS on HIGH video settings
Which is better: Don't Be Afraid or The Beast Inside?

The Beast Inside won the comparison against Don't Be Afraid 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 Don't Be Afraid worth buying over The Beast Inside?

Based on the metrics, The Beast Inside 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 Beast Inside currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 09:57 AM UTC

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