Green Hell vs The Long Dark
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Green Hell wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Green Hell is $5.51 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Green Hell | The Long Dark |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 76 | 65 |
| Quality | 82 | 73 |
| Value | 87 | 66 |
| Popularity | 42 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.92 | $7.43 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.9% positive | 89% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5.0K | 3.1K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Green Hell | The Long Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 5, 2019 | August 1, 2017 |
| Developers | Creepy Jar | Hinterland Studio Inc. |
| Publishers | Creepy Jar | Hinterland Studio Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10 64-bit | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 3.2 GHz Dual Core Processor | Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 970, Radeon RX 580 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM | nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 7 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Green Hell or The Long Dark?
Green Hell won the comparison against The Long Dark 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 Green Hell worth buying over The Long Dark?
Based on the metrics, Green Hell 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. Green Hell currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC