Occult vs The Other Side
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Occult wins 6 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Occult is $9.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Occult | The Other Side |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 46 | 52 |
| Quality | 59 | 74 |
| Value | 46 | 47 |
| Popularity | 26 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.99 | $13.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 71% positive | 93.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 101 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
The Other Side
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Occult | The Other Side |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 19, 2022 | March 7, 2025 |
| Developers | Renderise | Vectora Games |
| Publishers | Renderise | Vectora Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5 or AMD equivalent (AMD FX 8500+ Series) | Intel i7 or AMD equivalent (AMD FX 9500+ Series) |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 3 GB Video RAM | NVIDIA GTX 1660S |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Occult or The Other Side?
Occult won the comparison against The Other Side 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 Occult worth buying over The Other Side?
Based on the metrics, Occult 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. The Other Side currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC