Ethel vs Lighthouse of Madness
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Lighthouse of Madness wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Ethel is R$4.54 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ethel | Lighthouse of Madness |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 54 |
| Quality | 74 | 62 |
| Value | 40 | 79 |
| Popularity | 38 | 9 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 23.50 | R$ 28.04 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.1% positive | 100% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 5 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ethel | Lighthouse of Madness |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 14, 2024 | October 21, 2026 |
| Developers | TS GAMES LLC | Flying Jack Studios |
| Publishers | TS GAMES LLC | Flying Jack Productions |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | WINDOWS 10, 11 (64-BIT Required) | Windows 10 or higher (64-BIT) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 | Ryzen 5xxx |
| Memory (minimum) | 32 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 ti | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 3 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ethel or Lighthouse of Madness?
Lighthouse of Madness won the comparison against Ethel 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 Ethel worth buying over Lighthouse of Madness?
Based on the metrics, Lighthouse of Madness 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. Lighthouse of Madness currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:16 PM UTC