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DreadOut 2VSThe Chant

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

DreadOut 2

DreadOut 2

Quality
62Popularity
27Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 days
−79% $4.28
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VS
The Chant

The Chant

Quality
61Popularity
24Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−93% $1.64
Buy Now

Winner

The Chant wins 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

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4
DreadOut 2
4 of 13 metrics
The Chant
9 of 13 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.28 -
$1.64 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.60 -
$1.43 Wins
Best Current Discount
-79% -
-93% Wins
Sales Frequency
113 price changes -
183 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
74.7% positive -
75.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.8K Wins
869 -
Positive Steam Reviews
1.4K Wins
654 -
Negative Steam Reviews
467 -
215 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
8 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
1.8K Wins
860 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
15 -
42 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2020 -
Nov 2022 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDreadOut 2

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

MaybeThe Chant

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:
DreadOut 2
The Chant

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

DreadOut 2

DreadOut 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −79% $4.28Buy Now
Steam
Steam +133% $9.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
The Chant

The Chant

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −93% $1.64Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +13% $1.85View
Steam
Steam +52% $2.49View

DreadOut 2

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

75% positive (1,847 reviews) — mostly positive
1,847 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$4.28 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.84)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +75%
14 concurrent players — niche audience

The Chant

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

75% positive (869 reviews) — mostly positive
869 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.64 — very accessible price
93% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +150%
5 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsDreadOut 2The Chant
Release Date
February 21, 2020
November 3, 2022
Developers
Digital Happiness
Brass Token
Publishers
Digital Happiness
Prime Matter
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
15
42

DreadOut 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 1050 / Radeon Rx 570
  • DirectX: Version 12

The Chant

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K @ 3.60GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 Super, 8 GB / Radeon RX 5700, 8 GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD recommended
Which is better: DreadOut 2 or The Chant?

The Chant won the comparison against DreadOut 2 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 DreadOut 2 worth buying over The Chant?

Based on the metrics, The Chant 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. DreadOut 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC

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