Moonlighter vs The Unliving
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Moonlighter wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Moonlighter is R$11.93 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Moonlighter | The Unliving |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 67 | 40 |
| Quality | 79 | 53 |
| Value | 75 | 39 |
| Popularity | 34 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 4.25 | R$ 16.18 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.4% positive | 62.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 310 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
MoonlighterThe Unliving
Details and requirements
| Item | Moonlighter | The Unliving |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 29, 2018 | October 26, 2023 |
| Developers | Digital Sun | RocketBrush Games |
| Publishers | 11 bit studios | Team17 Digital |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 | Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 660 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
| Sound Card (minimum) | DirectX compatible | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Moonlighter or The Unliving?
Moonlighter won the comparison against The Unliving 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 Moonlighter worth buying over The Unliving?
Based on the metrics, Moonlighter 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. Moonlighter currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:43 PM UTC