Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition vs White Day: A Labyrinth Named School
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
White Day: A Labyrinth Named School wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is R$4.23 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition | White Day: A Labyrinth Named School |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 66 | 59 |
| Quality | 87 | 67 |
| Value | 73 | 73 |
| Popularity | 28 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 6.59 | R$ 10.82 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.5% positive | 81.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 26 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition
White Day: A Labyrinth Named School
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplaceR$10.82−93%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$13.29−91%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized resellerR$14.60−90%Buy Side by side over time
Penumbra: Black Plague Gold EditionWhite Day: A Labyrinth Named School
Details and requirements
| Item | Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition | White Day: A Labyrinth Named School |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 23, 2009 | August 22, 2017 |
| Developers | Frictional Games | SONNORI Corp |
| Publishers | Frictional Games | PQube, SONNORI Corp |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel® Core™ i5-2300 or better |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | Nvidia® GeForce® GTX 650, or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition or White Day: A Labyrinth Named School?
White Day: A Labyrinth Named School won the comparison against Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition 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 Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition worth buying over White Day: A Labyrinth Named School?
Based on the metrics, White Day: A Labyrinth Named School 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:03 PM UTC