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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

DreadOut

DreadOut

Quality
66Popularity
30Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-71% $4.39
Buy Now
VS
Sorry We're Closed

Sorry We're Closed

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
93Popularity
26Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈23h
-81% $4.74
Buy Now

Winner

Sorry We're Closed wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

6
DreadOut
6 of 14 metrics
Sorry We're Closed
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.39 Wins
$4.74 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.06 Wins
$7.23 -
Best Current Discount
-71% -
-81% Wins
Sales Frequency
62 price changes -
67 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
55/100 -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
77.3% positive -
98.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.5K Wins
1.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.5K Wins
1.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K -
30 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
6 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.5K Wins
1.5K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
42 -
64 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
May 2014 -
Nov 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDreadOut

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

MaybeSorry We're Closed

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
DreadOut
Sorry We're Closed

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

DreadOut

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -71% $4.39Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +40% $6.15View
GamersGate
GamersGate +71% $7.50View
Steam
Steam +241% $14.99View
Sorry We're Closed

Sorry We're Closed

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -81% $4.74Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +295% $18.74View
Steam
Steam +295% $18.74View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

DreadOut

Quality

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

77% positive (4,469 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 55/100 — mixed reception from critics
4,469 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$4.39 — very accessible price
71% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($3.83)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-57% player drop
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Sorry We're Closed

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

98% positive (1,561 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,561 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$4.74 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-75% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDreadOutSorry We're Closed
Release Date
May 15, 2014
November 14, 2024
Developers
Digital Happiness
à la mode games
Publishers
Digital Happiness
Akupara Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows
Achievements
42
64

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

DreadOut

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 - 64 bits
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD Phenom II X4 940 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 or AMD Radeon HD 7750 with 1 GB VRAM or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Sorry We're Closed

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: DreadOut or Sorry We're Closed?

Sorry We're Closed won the comparison against DreadOut 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 Sorry We're Closed?

Based on the metrics, Sorry We're Closed 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.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 02:09 AM UTC

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