Floor 9 vs The Painscreek Killings
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Painscreek Killings wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Floor 9 is $6.75 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Floor 9 | The Painscreek Killings |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 62 |
| Quality | 64 | 73 |
| Value | 67 | 71 |
| Popularity | 36 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.98 | $7.73 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.4% positive | 90.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 31 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Floor 9The Painscreek Killings
Details and requirements
| Item | Floor 9 | The Painscreek Killings |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 9, 2024 | September 27, 2017 |
| Developers | Room Games | EQ Studios |
| Publishers | Room Games | EQ Studios |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 7/8/10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | i5-2500 @3.3GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (DLSS) / AMD Radeon RX 5700 | NVIDIA GTX 770 (or AMD equivalent) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 11 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Floor 9 or The Painscreek Killings?
The Painscreek Killings won the comparison against Floor 9 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 Floor 9 worth buying over The Painscreek Killings?
Based on the metrics, The Painscreek Killings 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. The Painscreek Killings currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:24 PM UTC