Miasmata vs The Long Dark
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Long Dark wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Miasmata is $4.64 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Miasmata | The Long Dark |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 69 | 65 |
| Quality | 75 | 73 |
| Value | 77 | 66 |
| Popularity | 49 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.79 | $7.43 |
| Steam Review Score | 77% positive | 89% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 3.1K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Miasmata | The Long Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 28, 2012 | August 1, 2017 |
| Developers | IonFx | Hinterland Studio Inc. |
| Publishers | IonFX Studios | Hinterland Studio Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP, Vista, 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5/i7, AMD equivalent or better | Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 280, ATI Radeon 4870 or better | nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 11 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 3 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Miasmata or The Long Dark?
The Long Dark won the comparison against Miasmata 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 Miasmata worth buying over The Long Dark?
Based on the metrics, The Long Dark 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. Miasmata currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:57 PM UTC