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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Little Nightmares

Little Nightmares

Quality
90Popularity
38Value
78
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 1 day
−81% $3.71
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Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Quality
87Popularity
28Value
70
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 52 days
−75% $2.49
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Winner

Little Nightmares wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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Little Nightmares
12 of 15 metrics
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.71 -
$2.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.53 -
$0.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
-75% -
Sales Frequency
154 price changes Wins
11 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
78/100 -
Steam Review Score
94.8% positive Wins
93.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
52.1K Wins
2.8K -
Positive Steam Reviews
49.5K Wins
2.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.7K -
175 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
141 Wins
4 -
Steam Recommendations
52.2K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
22 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2017 Wins
Jan 2009 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItLittle Nightmares

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

MaybePenumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Little Nightmares
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Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

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Little Nightmares

Little Nightmares

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Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

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Little Nightmares

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (52,137 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
52,137 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$3.71 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-46% player decline
91 concurrent players — niche audience
52,137 total reviews — major title

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (2,750 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,750 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.49 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

4 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsLittle NightmaresPenumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Release Date
April 27, 2017
January 23, 2009
Developers
Tarsier Studios
Frictional Games
Publishers
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Frictional Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
22

Little Nightmares

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *:  Windows 7, 64-bit
  • Processor:  Intel CPU Core i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics:  Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSE4.2 required

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Little Nightmares or Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

Little Nightmares won the comparison against Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition 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 Little Nightmares worth buying over Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

Based on the metrics, Little Nightmares 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. Little Nightmares currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 04:41 PM UTC

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