Escape Dead Island vs Friday the 13th: The Game
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Escape Dead Island wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Escape Dead Island is $110.61 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Escape Dead Island | Friday the 13th: The Game |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 53 | 52 |
| Quality | 53 | 72 |
| Value | 75 | 40 |
| Popularity | 25 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.29 | $111.90 |
| Steam Review Score | 60.2% positive | 80.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 9 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Escape Dead Island
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$1.29−91%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$1.71−89%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$2.25−85%Buy Friday the 13th: The Game
Side by side over time
Escape Dead IslandFriday the 13th: The Game
Details and requirements
| Item | Escape Dead Island | Friday the 13th: The Game |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 18, 2014 | May 25, 2017 |
| Developers | Fatshark | IllFonic |
| Publishers | Deep Silver | Gun Media |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 (64-bit) or Windows 8 (64-bit) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 or AMD Phenom 9850 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon HD 6850 (1 GB) or GeForce GTX 460 (1 GB) | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Escape Dead Island or Friday the 13th: The Game?
Escape Dead Island won the comparison against Friday the 13th: The Game 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 Escape Dead Island worth buying over Friday the 13th: The Game?
Based on the metrics, Escape Dead Island 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. Escape Dead Island currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:35 PM UTC