Dread Templar vs DUSK
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
DUSK wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. DUSK is $0.14 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dread Templar | DUSK |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 70 | 73 |
| Quality | 77 | 94 |
| Value | 97 | 80 |
| Popularity | 25 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.38 | $1.24 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.1% positive | 97.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 42 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dread Templar | DUSK |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 26, 2023 | December 10, 2018 |
| Developers | T19 Games | David Szymanski |
| Publishers | Fulqrum Publishing | New Blood Interactive |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64 Bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | CPU 3+ GHz | 2.4 GHZ Quad Core Processor Or Higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVidia GTX 750 Ti | Geforce GTX 460 Or Equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 10 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dread Templar or DUSK?
DUSK won the comparison against Dread Templar 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 Templar worth buying over DUSK?
Based on the metrics, DUSK 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 Templar currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC