Lighthouse of Madness vs The Painscreek Killings
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Painscreek Killings wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Painscreek Killings is $4.16 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 Painscreek Killings |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 54 | 62 |
| Quality | 62 | 73 |
| Value | 79 | 71 |
| Popularity | 9 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.89 | $7.73 |
| Steam Review Score | 100% positive | 90.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 31 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Lighthouse of Madness | The Painscreek Killings |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 21, 2026 | September 27, 2017 |
| Developers | Flying Jack Studios | EQ Studios |
| Publishers | Flying Jack Productions | EQ Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or higher (64-BIT) | Windows 7/8/10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 | Ryzen 5xxx | i5-2500 @3.3GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | NVIDIA GTX 770 (or AMD equivalent) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 11 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Lighthouse of Madness or The Painscreek Killings?
The Painscreek Killings won the comparison against Lighthouse of Madness 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 Painscreek Killings?
Based on the metrics, The Painscreek Killings 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, 04:06 PM UTC