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MiscreatedVSThe Long Dark

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

Miscreated

Miscreated

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationAdventureRPGMassively Multiplayer
Quality
57Popularity
35Value
69
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−87% $3.97
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VS
The Long Dark

The Long Dark

StrategyIndieSimulationAdventure
Quality
72Popularity
41Value
49
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 10 hours
−16% $16.86
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Winner

The Long Dark wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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5
Miscreated
5 of 13 metrics
The Long Dark
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.97 Wins
$16.86 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.96 Wins
$8.95 -
Best Current Discount
-87% Wins
-16% -
Sales Frequency
169 price changes -
183 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
66.6% positive -
89.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
23.1K -
109.6K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
15.4K -
97.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
7.7K Wins
11.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
79 -
2.0K Wins
Steam Recommendations
23.0K -
111.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
29 -
87 Wins
Supported Languages
1 language -
19 languages Wins
Release Date
Dec 2018 Wins
Aug 2017 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMiscreated

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

MaybeThe Long Dark

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Miscreated
The Long Dark

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

Current deals and best prices side by side

Miscreated

Miscreated

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −87% $3.97Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +134% $9.28View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$29.99View
Steam
Steam$29.99View
The Long Dark

The Long Dark

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −16% $16.86Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +4% $17.53View
Steam
Steam +19% $19.99View

Miscreated

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

67% positive (23,049 reviews) — mixed opinions
23,049 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.97 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($3.89)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Strong +29% player growth
123 concurrent players — smaller but active
23,049 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Long Dark

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

89% positive (109,617 reviews) — very positive reception
109,617 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$16.86 — reasonable price
16% off — minor discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-15% minor player decrease
1,556 concurrent players — solid base
109,617 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsMiscreatedThe Long Dark
Release Date
December 18, 2018
August 1, 2017
Developers
Entrada Interactive LLC
Hinterland Studio Inc.
Publishers
Entrada Interactive LLC
Hinterland Studio Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
29
87

Miscreated

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 290X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

The Long Dark

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GTX 555 w/ 1GB VRAM or better
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Ideally, something with Surround capabilities.
Which is better: Miscreated or The Long Dark?

The Long Dark won the comparison against Miscreated 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 Miscreated 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. Miscreated currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 08:15 AM UTC

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