Joy Malignant vs The Endless Empty
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Endless Empty wins 6 of 12 head-to-head metrics. The Endless Empty is R$13.98 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Joy Malignant | The Endless Empty |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 56 |
| Quality | 74 | 76 |
| Value | 69 | 46 |
| Popularity | 30 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 22.67 | R$ 8.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.3% positive | 97.1% positive |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Joy Malignant | The Endless Empty |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 29, 2026 | November 3, 2018 |
| Developers | Petros Anastasiadis | Erik Sheader-Smith, Equation Feeder Games |
| Publishers | Petros Anastasiadis | Erik Sheader-Smith, Equation Feeder Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | Windows Xp / Vista / 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 @ 2.60GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 880 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Joy Malignant or The Endless Empty?
The Endless Empty won the comparison against Joy Malignant 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 Joy Malignant worth buying over The Endless Empty?
Based on the metrics, The Endless Empty 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. Joy Malignant currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC