DreadOut vs Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
DreadOut wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is $1.31 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DreadOut | Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 61 | 66 |
| Quality | 67 | 87 |
| Value | 79 | 73 |
| Popularity | 30 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.30 | $1.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.4% positive | 93.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
DreadOut
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$3.30−78%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$3.46−77%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$4.18−72%Buy Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Side by side over time
DreadOutPenumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | DreadOut | Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 15, 2014 | January 23, 2009 |
| Developers | Digital Happiness | Frictional Games |
| Publishers | Digital Happiness | Frictional Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / 8 - 64 bits | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD Phenom II X4 940 or better | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 or AMD Radeon HD 7750 with 1 GB VRAM or better | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DreadOut or Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?
DreadOut won the comparison against Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition 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 worth buying over Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?
Based on the metrics, DreadOut 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 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:06 PM UTC