Lighthouse of Madness vs The 31st Student
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Lighthouse of Madness wins 6 of 10 head-to-head metrics. The 31st Student is $5.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Lighthouse of Madness | The 31st Student |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Not Enough Data | 54 | 59 |
| Quality | 62 | 50 |
| Value | 79 | 75 |
| Popularity | 9 | 0 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.89 | $6.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 100% positive | N/A |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Lighthouse of Madness
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Lighthouse of Madness | The 31st Student |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 21, 2026 | October 22, 2026 |
| Developers | Flying Jack Studios | Threshold Echo |
| Publishers | Flying Jack Productions | Threshold Echo |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or higher (64-BIT) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 | Ryzen 5xxx | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Lighthouse of Madness or The 31st Student?
Lighthouse of Madness won the comparison against The 31st Student 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 Lighthouse of Madness worth buying over The 31st Student?
Based on the metrics, Lighthouse of Madness 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. Lighthouse of Madness currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:38 PM UTC