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Gibbous - A Cthulhu AdventureVSLittle Misfortune

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

Gibbous -  A Cthulhu Adventure

Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure

Quality
82Popularity
27Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 7 days
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Little Misfortune

Little Misfortune

Quality
78Popularity
33Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−36% $12.71
Buy Now

Winner

Little Misfortune wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

4
Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure
4 of 15 metrics
Little Misfortune
11 of 15 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$12.71 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$5.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-36% Wins
Sales Frequency
7 price changes -
90 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
74/100 Wins
57/100 -
Steam Review Score
89% positive -
92.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.1K -
11.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.9K -
10.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
228 Wins
889 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
45 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.1K -
11.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
48 Wins
35 -
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2019 -
Sep 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleGibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeLittle Misfortune

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure
Little Misfortune

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

Gibbous -  A Cthulhu Adventure

Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Little Misfortune

Little Misfortune

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −36% $12.71Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +3% $13.03View
Steam
Steam +57% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

89% positive (2,081 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 74/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,081 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

2 concurrent players — niche audience

Little Misfortune

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

92% positive (11,620 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 57/100 — mixed reception from critics
11,620 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$12.71 — reasonable price
36% off — decent discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-6% minor player decrease
44 concurrent players — niche audience
11,620 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGibbous - A Cthulhu AdventureLittle Misfortune
Release Date
August 7, 2019
September 18, 2019
Developers
Stuck In Attic
Killmonday Games AB
Publishers
Stuck In Attic
Killmonday Games AB
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
48
35

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3470, 3.20GHz or AMD FX-6300, 3.5Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Little Misfortune

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure or Little Misfortune?

Little Misfortune won the comparison against Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure 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 Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure worth buying over Little Misfortune?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 01:26 AM UTC

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