Lucius II vs Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is $3.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Lucius II | Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 51 | 66 |
| Quality | 53 | 87 |
| Value | 67 | 73 |
| Popularity | 27 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.99 | $1.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 61.7% positive | 93.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Lucius II
Steam Cheapest Official store$4.99−80%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$7.72−69%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$7.81−69%Buy Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Side by side over time
Lucius IIPenumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Lucius II | Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 13, 2015 | January 23, 2009 |
| Developers | Shiver Games | Frictional Games |
| Publishers | Shiver Games | Frictional Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | i5 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 550 or better | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Lucius II or Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition won the comparison against Lucius II 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 Lucius II worth buying over Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?
Based on the metrics, Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition 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. Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:35 PM UTC