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Granny 3VSPenumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

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

Granny 3

Granny 3

Quality
73Popularity
25Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$7.99
Buy Now
VS
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Quality
87Popularity
28Value
73
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈25d
-80% $1.99
Buy Now

Winner

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

5
Granny 3
5 of 14 metrics
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.99 -
$1.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$0.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-80% Wins
Sales Frequency
2 price changes -
12 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
78/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
91.6% positive -
93.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.2K -
2.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.1K -
2.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
99 Wins
169 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
1.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2021 Wins
Jan 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleGranny 3

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

MaybePenumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Granny 3
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

Granny 3

Granny 3

1 Store
Steam
Steam$7.99Buy Now
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

1 Store
Steam
Steam -80% $1.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Granny 3

Quality

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

92% positive (1,179 reviews) — very positive reception
1,179 reviews — solid data foundation

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Quality

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

94% positive (2,706 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,706 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.99 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount

Popularity

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

Strong +33% player growth
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGranny 3Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Release Date
August 22, 2021
January 23, 2009
Developers
DVloper
Frictional Games
Publishers
DVloper
Frictional Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Granny 3 or Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition won the comparison against Granny 3 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 Granny 3 worth buying over Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

Based on the metrics, Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition 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. Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC

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