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GevaudanVSPenumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

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

Gevaudan

Gevaudan

Quality
49Popularity
33Value
88
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
in 12 days
−89% $0.33
Buy Now
VS
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Quality
87Popularity
28Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 30 days
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Gevaudan wins 7 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

7
Gevaudan
7 of 12 metrics
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
5 of 12 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.33 Wins
$9.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.34 Wins
$0.99 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
41 price changes Wins
12 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
78/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
62.4% positive -
93.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
109 -
2.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
68 -
2.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
41 Wins
171 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
3 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Jun 2017 Wins
Jan 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGevaudan

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SalePenumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Gevaudan
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

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

Gevaudan

Gevaudan

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $0.33Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +3% $0.34View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +100% $0.66View
Steam
Steam +806% $2.99View
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Gevaudan

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

62% positive (109 reviews) — mixed opinions
109 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.33 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (2,734 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,734 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-40% player decline
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGevaudanPenumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Release Date
June 8, 2017
January 23, 2009
Developers
Nicolas Bernard
Frictional Games
Publishers
Microids Indie
Frictional Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Gevaudan or Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

Gevaudan won the comparison against Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition 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 Gevaudan worth buying over Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC

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