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

FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water

FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water

Quality
68Popularity
30Value
71
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−46% $21.71
Buy
VS
Outlast 2

Outlast 2

ActionIndieAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayerFirst-Person +14
Quality
85Popularity
38Value
77
GAMIVOBest price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
−82% $3.53
Buy

Winner

Outlast 2 wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Buy on GAMIVO
3
FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water
3 of 15 metrics
Outlast 2
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$21.71 -
$3.53 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$21.44 -
$2.48 Wins
Best Current Discount
-46% -
-82% Wins
Sales Frequency
208 price changes -
222 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
75/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
82.6% positive -
90.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.5K -
54.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
4.5K -
49.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
952 Wins
5.0K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
18 -
239 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.4K -
53.2K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
39 Wins
24 -
Supported Languages
6 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2021 Wins
Apr 2017 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeFATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water

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

Worth ItOutlast 2

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water
Outlast 2

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

FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water

FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −46% $21.71Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $22.12View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +84% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +84% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +84% $39.99View
Outlast 2

Outlast 2

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −82% $3.53Buy
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $3.61View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View

FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water

Quality

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

83% positive (5,461 reviews): mostly positive
5,461 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

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

$21.71: mid-range price
46% off: decent discount
Near historical low ($21.44)

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players down 25% in recent days
18 concurrent players: niche audience

Outlast 2

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

91% positive (54,514 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 75/100: generally favorable from critics
54,514 reviews: very large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.53: very accessible price
82% off: deep discount
Historical low: $2.44: room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low: loyal community but no instant queues.

253 concurrent players: smaller but active
54,514 total reviews: major title
Game detailsFATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black WaterOutlast 2
Release date
October 27, 2021
April 24, 2017
Developers
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Red Barrels
Publishers
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Red Barrels
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
39
24

FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10, 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 2600 or over
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or over, AMD Radeon RX 570 or over, 1920x1080
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 16 bit stereo, 48kHz WAVE file can be played
  • Additional Notes: The estimated performance is 1080P/60FPS. Note: The frame rate may drop during the scenes with heavy load.

Outlast 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
  • Additional Notes: Targetting 1080p @ 60 fps
Which is better: FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water or Outlast 2?

Outlast 2 won the comparison against FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water 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 FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water worth buying over Outlast 2?

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

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:17 AM UTC

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