KARMA: The Dark World vs The Novelist
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
KARMA: The Dark World wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Novelist is $21.42 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | KARMA: The Dark World | The Novelist |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 66 |
| Quality | 73 | 70 |
| Value | 54 | 76 |
| Popularity | 29 | 44 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $21.99 | $0.57 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.5% positive | 78.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 6 | 0 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | KARMA: The Dark World | The Novelist |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 27, 2025 | December 10, 2013 |
| Developers | POLLARD STUDIO LLC | Orthogonal Games |
| Publishers | Wired Productions, Gamirror Games | Orthogonal Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | 2 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Intel ARC A750, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT | 512 MB VRAM video card |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: KARMA: The Dark World or The Novelist?
KARMA: The Dark World won the comparison against The Novelist 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 KARMA: The Dark World worth buying over The Novelist?
Based on the metrics, KARMA: The Dark World 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. The Novelist currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:01 PM UTC