Dread Dawn vs The Sinking City Remastered
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Sinking City Remastered wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Sinking City Remastered is $3.60 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dread Dawn | The Sinking City Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 65 |
| Quality | 60 | 73 |
| Value | 88 | 84 |
| Popularity | 27 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.59 | $5.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.1% positive | 75.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 28 | 73 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dread Dawn | The Sinking City Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 30, 2024 | February 26, 2021 |
| Developers | Kioop | Frogwares |
| Publishers | Kioop | Frogwares |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 11 Pro 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | 6 core | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, 3.7GHz / Intel Core i7-9700K, 3.60GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | gtx660 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dread Dawn or The Sinking City Remastered?
The Sinking City Remastered won the comparison against Dread Dawn 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 Dread Dawn worth buying over The Sinking City Remastered?
Based on the metrics, The Sinking City Remastered 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. Dread Dawn currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:18 PM UTC