Downfall vs Sanitarium
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Downfall wins 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Downfall is R$12.48 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Downfall | Sanitarium |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 62 | 51 |
| Quality | 86 | 74 |
| Value | 59 | 44 |
| Popularity | 26 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 12.39 | R$ 24.87 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.3% positive | 93.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 3 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Downfall | Sanitarium |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 15, 2016 | October 29, 2014 |
| Developers | Harvester Games | Dotemu |
| Publishers | Screen 7 | Ziggurat |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 8, 10 (64-bit OS) | Windows Vista, 7, 8 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz | 2 GHz Dual Core |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 2GB of RAM (NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Downfall or Sanitarium?
Downfall won the comparison against Sanitarium 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 Downfall worth buying over Sanitarium?
Based on the metrics, Downfall 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. Downfall currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:46 PM UTC