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Fear the Dark UnknownVSSelene's Unbearable Night

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

Fear the Dark Unknown

Fear the Dark Unknown

Quality
51Popularity
35Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
Selene's Unbearable Night

Selene's Unbearable Night

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
57Popularity
35Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈20d
$11.99
Buy Now

Winner

Selene's Unbearable Night wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 8 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

1
Fear the Dark Unknown
1 of 8 metrics
Selene's Unbearable Night
7 of 8 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$11.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.99 -
$3.59 Wins
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
14 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
64.6% positive -
73.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
147 Wins
140 -
Positive Steam Reviews
95 -
103 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
52 -
37 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Dec 2019 -
Aug 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFear the Dark Unknown

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleSelene's Unbearable Night

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Fear the Dark Unknown
Selene's Unbearable Night

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

Fear the Dark Unknown

Fear the Dark Unknown

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
Selene's Unbearable Night

Selene's Unbearable Night

1 Store
Steam
Steam$11.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Fear the Dark Unknown

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

65% positive (147 reviews) — mixed opinions
147 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Selene's Unbearable Night

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

74% positive (140 reviews) — mostly positive
140 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$11.99 — reasonable price

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFear the Dark UnknownSelene's Unbearable Night
Release Date
December 2, 2019
August 23, 2024
Developers
Dreamlight Games Studios SL
Farelas
Publishers
Dreamlight Games Studios SL
Farelas
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Fear the Dark Unknown or Selene's Unbearable Night?

Selene's Unbearable Night won the comparison against Fear the Dark Unknown 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 Fear the Dark Unknown worth buying over Selene's Unbearable Night?

Based on the metrics, Selene's Unbearable Night 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:44 PM UTC

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