Mark of the Deep vs Tails of Iron
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Tails of Iron wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Tails of Iron is $0.36 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Mark of the Deep | Tails of Iron |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 55 | 74 |
| Quality | 72 | 85 |
| Value | 63 | 81 |
| Popularity | 19 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.80 | $2.44 |
| Steam Review Score | 73.1% positive | 87.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 91 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Mark of the Deep | Tails of Iron |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 24, 2025 | September 17, 2021 |
| Developers | Mad Mimic | Odd Bug Studio |
| Publishers | Light Up Games | United Label |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce 960 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 2 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Mark of the Deep or Tails of Iron?
Tails of Iron won the comparison against Mark of the Deep 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 Mark of the Deep worth buying over Tails of Iron?
Based on the metrics, Tails of Iron 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. Tails of Iron currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:36 PM UTC