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Penumbra: Black Plague Gold EditionVSSilent Hill Homecoming

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

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Quality
87Popularity
28Value
36
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 26 days
$9.99
Buy Now
VS
Silent Hill Homecoming

Silent Hill Homecoming

Quality
50Popularity
28Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−94% $2.35
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
7 of 14 metrics
Silent Hill Homecoming
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.99 -
$2.35 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.99 Wins
$2.27 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-94% Wins
Sales Frequency
13 price changes -
154 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 Wins
64/100 -
Steam Review Score
93.7% positive Wins
47.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.7K Wins
2.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
2.6K Wins
1.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
171 Wins
1.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
9 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
2.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2009 Wins
Nov 2008 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SalePenumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeSilent Hill Homecoming

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
Silent Hill Homecoming

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

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now
Silent Hill Homecoming

Silent Hill Homecoming

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −94% $2.35Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +5% $2.46View
Steam
Steam +240% $7.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1602% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1602% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

94% positive (2,735 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,735 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$9.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Strong +25% player growth
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Silent Hill Homecoming

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

48% positive (2,596 reviews) — mostly negative
Metacritic 64/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,596 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.35 — very accessible price
94% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.07)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-38% player decline
8 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsPenumbra: Black Plague Gold EditionSilent Hill Homecoming
Release Date
January 23, 2009
November 6, 2008
Developers
Frictional Games
Double Helix Games
Publishers
Frictional Games
KONAMI
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition or Silent Hill Homecoming?

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition and Silent Hill Homecoming are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition worth buying over Silent Hill Homecoming?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Silent Hill Homecoming currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 05:39 AM UTC

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